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Horninglow and Eton Neighbourhood Plan Issues and Options Consultation

Horninglow and Eton parish council in East Staffordshire is consulting on issues and options as part of the area’s neigfhbourhood plan preparations. Assisted by Kirkwells the Issues and Options are out for consultation for six weeks. If you need help to identify the issues facing your neighbourhood, and help to define the policy options that could address them, or help with your community engagement call Louise now on 01282 872570 or email. Kirkwells are one of the leading independent chartered town planning consultants supporting communities in their neighbourhood planning.

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North West Leicestershire Call for Sites

North West Leicestershire are updating their existing Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA). As part of the update the Council are interested in receiving details of land with the potential for housing development. If you are aware of new sites within the district – now is the time to put them forward. There is no need to re-submit sites already submitted as part of a previous SHLAA. All site submissions must be made by 5pm on Monday 21st October. Need help with this call for sites? Get expert help call 01282 872570 or email.        

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Stroud Consults on Local Plan

Stroud District Council is consulting on the Pre-Submission Draft of the area’s Local Plan. This is the last chance to comment on the planning policy for the whole District up to 2031 before submission to the Secretary of State. The period for submission of representations will run for six weeks from Wednesday 4 September 2013 until Wednesday 16 October 2013. All comments received will be submitted to the Secretary of State and considered as part of a public examination by an independent Planning Inspector. Representations at this stage should only be made to the legal compliance of the Local Plan and to the ‘soundness’ of the Local Plan. Representations should specify in what respect(s) the Plan is considered to be … Continue reading

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Selby Calls for Development Sites

Selby District Council is inviting developers, landowners and the wider public to put forward development sites. As part of the “Call for Sites” exercise land is being sought for all development types not just housing. The “Call for Sites” will inform future work on the Council’s Land Allocations Plan. If you are a landowner, developer or local community wanting to see a site developed in the future now is the time to put it forward. Submissions must be received by 11th of October 2013. For expert help in putting your site forward contact Michael on 01282 872570 or email.

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‘Making it Happen’ Draft East Riding Local Plan – Major Changes Consultation

  East Riding of Yorkshire is consulting on major changes to the area’s new Local Plan. These changes affect the future of a number of towns and villages and the land owners within and around them. To make sure the East Riding Local Plan is right for you get expert help from Kirkwells’ chartered town planners by calling us on 01282 872570. So what are the proposed changes? The designation of Keyingham as a Rural Service Centre and an increase in the number of new houses to be built in the village from 85 to 170 houses. New development limits around the villages of Carnaby and Buckton.  Within these development limits, small scale development, such as infill proposals, would be appropriate. … Continue reading

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Herefordshire Neighbourhood Plan Training

Kirkwells neighbourhood plan training will hit the road again at the end of September. Our next stop on the 28th of September is Herefordshire. Working in conjunction with the Herefordshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) Kirkwells will be presenting our unique, independent take on neighbourhood planning. Covering everything from answering the all important question is neighbourhood planning right for you? To putting together your plan, dealing with your local council and engaging your local community. This training offers an independent, insider’s view on neighbourhood planning. Here is what some previous delegates thought: “Excellent – well structured and well presented” “very interesting day and very informative” “Openness to ongoing questions very helpful” If you are a HALC member and want to … Continue reading

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Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan Consultation

Cheshire West and Chester Council are consulting until the 1st of November on the area’s new Local Plan. The Publication Draft Local Plan (formerly the Core Strategy) sets out the vision and strategic policies including the overall level and location of development in the borough for the period 2010 to 2030. The plan will impact on all those living in, and owning land in the area. For expert help to make sure your voice is heard and your views are taken into account in the future planning of Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan call Michael on 01282 872570 or email. The consultation documents can be viewed here.     ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley … Continue reading

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Parish and Town Councils Given £1.3 million to Neighbourhood Plan

Parish and Town Councils across England have been given £1.3 million to support the preparation of their Neighbourhood Plans. In total, 234 areas will receive a share of the £1,353,574 of Government funding from the neighbourhood planning grants distributed by Locality. Need help putting together the funding for your neighbourhood plan? Call Michael on 01282 872570 or email. To find out more about how you can plan your neighbourhood visit our neighbourhood planning page.    

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Kirkwells’ Neighbourhood Planning News July 2013 Out Now!

The July issue of our popular Neighbourhood Planning News is out now. Click here to download a copy. July’s issue has stories on: Onshore wind – new powers and benefits for communities Community Right to Build Neighbourhood Planning: Do we? Don’t we? How much does it cost to produce a neighbourhood plan? 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.     ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • Planning Applications … Continue reading

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Darlington Local Plan Preferred Option: Making and Growing Places

Darlington Council is seeking views on its Local Plan Preferred Option, Making and Growing Places. The Local Plan will identify where new housing, businesses, shops, schools, community facilities, doctor’s surgeries, roads and open space will go in the Borough up to 2026. It also says which land e.g. parks and playing fields and historic buildings will be protected. The consultation period runs until Friday 2 August 2013.    For expert help to make sure your voice is heard in relation to this important consultation call Michael on 01282 872570 or email. The consultation documents can be viewed here.   ©Kirkwells Town Planners and Sustainable Development Consultants based at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre in Burnley www.kirkwells.co.uk Research • Planning Policy • Site Search • Site Appraisal • … Continue reading

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