M uch Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan This is a plan for our community - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

M uch Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan

This is a plan for our community What are your views?

Where did the idea come from?

• M ajor changes to the Planning System
• Empowering Neighbourhoods
• Chosen as a national front runner

What does this mean for M uch Wenlock?

• A plan that will affect how the parish changes
• An opportunity to create our own plan for the

parish

• An opportunity for community views to mean

something

What is the plan for?

• The needs of the parish and its people
• Covering a period through until 2026
• Including land for housing, employment,

recreation etc.

• Ensuring a quality environment

How will the plan be produced?

• A steering group leads the process
• Its aim is to engage the community
• Community views determine the priorities
• The plan to be completed by autumn 2012
• The community must approve it
• A Planning Inspector must approve it

Suggested themes

• Sustainable community
• Housing needs
• Jobs and the local economy
• Protecting our environment
• Improving community services

Next steps

• Consulting the community
• Seeking more volunteers
• Gathering information
• Conducting surveys
• Shaping ideas and options
• Deciding priorities

Any questions?