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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Lancaster Call for Sites
Until 10th of May 2013 Lancaster City Council are inviting landowners, members of the public and prospective developers to put forward any sites they think have potential for housing in the next 15 years. If you own or know of a site that could be developed for housing and have not put it forward before now is the time. Sites put forward will be considered by the Council. This could be the first step towards planning permission significantly increasing the value of your site, or helping bring new homes to your local community. To get expert help to put your site forward call Michael on 01282 872570 or email Michael.
Neighbourhood Plan Funding: We Will Just Have To Be Patient
Well, if like us you had been expecting today’s big announcement to be about neighbourhood plan funding you are in for a disappointment. DCLG Ministers had said that the “support programme for neighbourhood planning will be launched on the 15th of April 2013”. (see our previous post). Clearly a lot can happen in a month, because today we really do not know much more. The “full information” we were promised amounts to this and a side of A4 of grant application questions. OK. Too early to gripe, but not the best of starts. And don’t think you can jump the gun and get in there early – applications made before 1st of May will not be processed. So for those of … Continue reading
Community Infrastructure Levy to Exempt “Grand Designs”
Proposed changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) could see self build homes, “grand designs”, built by individuals, families or groups of individuals for their own use and for owner-occupation, exempt from the CIL Levy. This is the headline grabbing proposal in a consultation launched by Planning Minister Nick Boles who said: “For too long, self-build homes have been seen as an option for only a privileged few and we are determined to change that with proposals that have the potential to save self-builders thousands of pounds. “Our proposals would ensure that self-build homes are exempt from this levy and will make an enormous difference to people looking to realise their dream of buying a plot of land and getting a … Continue reading
Warwickshire Association of Local Councils – Neighbourhood Plan Training
In conjunction with Warwickshire Association of Local Councils (WALC) Kirkwells will be offering a FREE, one-day neighbourhood plan training session. Hands on and without the “spin” this session will be a chance to hear “warts and all” from expert practitioners about the pros and cons of neighbourhood planning. Through hands on exercises you will also be given new skills and insights in how to put together a successful neighbourhood plan. The training day will run from 10.00 am (registration 9.30 am) until 3.30 pm at the The Pavillion, Hockley Heath, B94 6QT on Saturday the 18th of May 2013. To book a place contact Alison Hodge WALC County Secretary on 01789 472616 or by email.
Neighbourhood Plan Regulations For Business Plan Referendum
The Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Regulations have been amended to allow for referendum to be held in the case of business neighbourhood plans. Click here for a copy. To find out how a neighbourhood plan could help your business call Michael or Louise on 01282 872570, or email.
Horninglow and Eton Neighbourhood Plan Launch
Horninglow and Eton parish council will launch their new neighbourhood plan with two community engagement events in April. The two events will take place on Monday 22nd April, 7.30pm at the St Chads, Community Centre, Hunter Street. Wednesday 24th April, 7.30pm at St Johns Parish Rooms, Rolleston Road. We may see you there. Looking for support in your consulting and engaging your local community? Get expert help from our award winning community engagement specialists. Call Louise on 01282 872570 or email.
Kirkwells’ Neighbourhood Planning News Spring 2013 Issue Out Now
The spring issue of our popular Neighbourhood Planning News is out now. To download a copy of Neighbourhood Planning News Issue 10 Spring 2013 click this link. February’s issue has stories on: £9.5 million for neighbourhood planning Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan Kirkwells’ work with Horninglow and Eton Neighbourhood Planning in Daventry Localism at Risk? Make sure you do not miss a future issue – subscribe. Need support to produce your neighbourhood plan? Get expert help. Just call 01282 872570. Not sure what neighbourhood planning could mean for your area? Book one of our FREE training sessions.
York Local Plan Preferred Options
Following last years withdrawal of the draft Core Strategy York City Council are about to embark on consultation on a new citywide plan. The York Local Plan will guide development for the next twenty years. York is in the unenviable position of not having a development plan in place. The consultation on the new plan in Summer 2013 will begin the process to rectify this situation. The City Council’s plans are ambitious: over 640 hectares of land for almost 22,000 new homes is proposed. this means building between 1,090 and 1,250 new homes each year. to achieve this urban extensions and one new settlement are put forward. a permanent Green Belt, that has never been in place, is proposed. 345 … Continue reading