Neighbourhood Planning
The Localism Act 2011 introduced new rights to help communities shape development in their area. Parish or neighbourhood forums (in non-parished areas) can prepare neighbourhood plans. These set out general planning policies for the local area. The plans must be in line with national policy and help meet the strategic needs of the wider local area. Further information and guidance is available within the North Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit produced by the Joint Planning Unit and partners and also from DCLG.
In March 2015 the Council agreed a report on 'Neighbourhood Planning Arrangements', which outlines the key stages in the neighbourhood planning process and establishes clear arrangements for the Council to meet its neighbourhood planning obligations. The agreed protocol is available to view here.
Weldon Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan covering Weldon Parish has been designated and the Parish Council is now working on preparing a plan.
Background
Weldon Parish Council submitted an application for the designation of the whole of the Weldon Parish as a Neighbourhood Area for the purposes of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council's application was supported by the following:
- A map which identifies the area to be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan; and
- An application letter explaining why the area is appropriate and confirming that Weldon Parish Council are a "relevant body"
In accordance with Regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Corby Borough Council carried out a formal six week consultation on the above proposals from 13th January 2017 to 24th February 2017.
Consultation responses to the neighbourhood planning application:
- 12th January 2017, David Cooper, Loddington
- 12th January 2017, Dr Bill Temple-Pediani, KTI Energy
- 16th Jauary 2017, Stewart Patience, Anglian Water
- 16th January 2017, Sonia Bowen, Corby Borough Council
- 16th January 2017, Jacqui Salt, Natural England
- 24th January 2017, Clive Fletcher, Historic England
- 10th February 2017, Jawid Iqbal, Highways England
- 16th February 2017, Sharon Nolan, Environment Agency
- 17th February 2017, Robert Deanwood, on behalf of Nationalgrid
- 22nd February 2017, Aimee Longley, Orbit Homes
- 24th February 2017, Megan Pashley, Gladman Developments Ltd.
The application was approved on 27th February 2017. The Decision Notice includes a map of the designated Neighbourhood Area.
Gretton Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan covering Gretton Parish has been designated and the Parish Council is now working on preparing a plan.
Background
Gretton Parish Council submitted an application for the designation of the whole of the Gretton Parish as a Neighbourhood Area for the purposes of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Council's application was supported by the following:
- A map which identifies the area to be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan; and
- An application letter explaining why the area is appropriate and confirming that Gretton Parish Council are a "relevant body"
In accordance with Regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Corby Borough Council carried out a formal six week consultation on the above proposals from 16th September 2016 to 28th October 2016.
Consultation responses to the neighbourhood planning application:
- 19th September 2016, Stewart Patience, Anglian Water
- 27th September 2016, Richard Sykes, Natural England
- 7th October 2016, Jawid Iqbal, Highways England
- 11th October 2016, Clive Fletcher, Historic England
- 18th October 2016, Sharon Nolan, Environment Agency
- 26th October 2016, John Fleming, Gladman Developments Ltd.
- 22nd November 2016 (late response), Robert Deanwood, on behalf of Nationalgrid
The application was approved on 2nd November 2016. The Decision Notice includes a map of the designated Neighbourhood Area.
Gretton Parish Council has set up a Neighbourhood Plan page on the Parish Council's website which provides further information and updates on progress in preparing the Gretton Neighbourhood Plan.
Stanion Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan covering Stanion Parish has been designated and the Parish Council is now working on preparing a plan.
Background
Stanion Parish Council submitted an application for the designation of the whole of the Stanion Parish as a Neighbourhood Area for the purposes of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Councils application was supported by the following:
- A map which identifies the area to be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan; and
- An application letter explaining why the area is appropriate and confirming that Stanion Parish Council are a "relevant body"
In accordance with Regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Corby Borough Council carried out a formal six week consultation on the above proposals from 10th June 2016 to 22nd July 2016.
Consultation responses to the neighbourhood planning application:
- 7th June 2016, Steven Turvey, Highways England
- 13th June 2016, David Allcock, Natural England
- 13th June 2016, Stewart Patience, Anglian Water
- 14th June 2016, Alan Smith, The Wildlife Trust and supporting advice
- 29th June 2016, Anita Curtis, Geddington, Netwon and Little Oakley Parish Council
- 11th July 2016 Robert Deanwood, Amec Foster Wheeler on behalf of National Grid
- 21st July 2016, Robert Waite, Gateley Plc on behalf of JME Civils Limited
- 25th July 2016, Clive Fletcher, Historic England
New Boundary for Stanion Neighbourhood Area - in August 2018, Stanion Parish Council submitted an application for a new neighbourhood area covering the Parish boundaries. The application was approved on 27th September 2018. The decision notice, including the designated Neighbourhood Area can be viewed below:
Application Letter dated 9th August 2018, Stanion Parish Council
Application Boundary submission
Decision Notice for new boundary - September 2018
Cottingham Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan covering Cottingham Parish has been designated and the Parish Council is now working on preparing a plan
Background
Cottingham Parish Council submitted an application for the designation of the whole of the Cottingham Parish as a Neighbourhood Area for the purposes of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. The Parish Councils application was supported by the following:
- A map which identifies the area to be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan; and
- An application letter explaining why the area is appropriate and confirming that Cottingham Parish Council are a “relevant body”.
In accordance with Regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Corby Borough Council carried out a formal six week consultation on the above proposals from 10th April 2015 to 22nd May 2015
Consultation responses to the neighbourhood planning application:
- 21st April 2015, Gavin Ferries
- 27th April 2015, Annmarie Williams, Natural England
- 27th April 2015, Clive Fletcher, Historic England
- 8th May 2015, Sharon Nolan, Environment Agency
- 22nd May 2015, Neville Surtees, Barton Wilmore
The application was approved on 4th June 2015. The decision notice, including the designated Neighbourhood Area can be viewed below
Central Corby Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan covering Central Corby has been designated and Centara Neighbourhood Forum is now working on preparing a plan
Background
Centara Neighbourhood Association applied to be formally designated as a Neighbourhood Forum and set the boundary of the Neighbourhood Area. The application was supported by the following information:
- An application letter for Centara's designation as a Neighbourhood Forum;
- List of 21 members that form the Neighbourhood Forum;
- Constitution for Centara Neighbourhood Forum;
- A map identifying the area to be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan;
- An application letter explaining why the area is appropriate
In accordance with Regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Corby Borough Council carried out a formal six week consultation on the above proposals from 10th April 2015 to 22nd May 2015
Consultation responses to the neighbourhood planning applications:
- 27th April 2015, Annmarie Williams, Natural England
- 27th April 2015, Clive Fletcher, Historic England
- 8th May 2015, Sharon Nolan, Environment Agency
The applications were approved on 4th June 2015. The decision notice, including the designated Neighbourhood Area can be viewed below