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WELCOME

TO THE

Briefing for community champions

#SudTwnNP

Briefing agenda #SudTwnNP #SudTwnNP

• Welcome and introductions
• What is a neighbourhood plan?
• What is the plan area?
• What has been done so far?
• What is the focus of the plan?
• What happens next?
• How can you help?
• Q&A
• Briefing with community champions

So what is a neighbourhood plan? #SudTwnNP #SudTwnNP

• Localism in action
• A plan for change and development driven by the

community

• Will be used to shape and determine planning applications
• Gives the community greater control over the future of the

area

• What development where? What should it look like?
• What housing? How much?
• What shops and services are needed?
• Examination and referendum – the community decides!

What have we done so far? #SudTwnNP

• Frontrunner funding awarded
• A ‘placecheck’
• Draft issues and options
• Forum designated
• Area approved for plan-making
• Now to get planning...

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“Sudbury Town station is surely transport design’s equivalent of St Paul’s, Covent Garden”

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“A passionate community ”

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What is the focus of the plan? Vision and aims... #SudTwnNP

“A greener, cleaner, safer Sudbury Town, with a high street we can all be proud of at the heart of the community”

• A more attractive place: improving the public realm
• A place that is easier to get around, to and from
• A vibrant place with a mix of shops and services, and

good quality green space

• A place where development reflects the local character

and needs of the community These lead to projects and polices....

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What happens next? #SudTwnNP

• Consult on issues and
• pportunities
• Liaise with landowners and

businesses

• Identify development
• pportunities
• Draft policies
• Consultation
• Submit plan for examination
• Referendum
• Bring the plan into force!

How can you help make a difference? #SudTwnNP

• Marketing and PR
• Social Media
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Exhibitions and Events
• Policy Writing
• Technical Advice
• Secretariat

www.stra.org.uk www.facebook.com/SudburyTown www.twitter.com/SudburyPlanning #SudTwnNP #neighbourhoodplanning