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The Future of LechladeSurvey Feedback
28 March 2012
Lechlades Healthcheck 2004
• Time to review
• Localism BillPresentation by CDC 31st Oct 2011
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
• Final version to be published April 2012• NPPF sets out Govt. priorities for Planning • Councils need to have a plan in place to guide
development• Without a plan:
• Decisions made on National policy• Presumption of yes to development
Neighbourhood Development Plans
Two main goals:• Neighbourhoods can influence where development can
go • “Neighbourhoods will welcome development because of
the financial incentives” - Community Infrastructure Levy
• Councils’ responsibilities:• advising and supporting • organising referendum on the plan • Adopt the plan if approved by community
Neighbourhood Development Plans
Myths:• NDP can go against adopted plans• NDP can restrict development
Policy• NDP must accord with growth laid down in LDF• NDP can propose sites for additional development
Challenges for CDC and local communities
• Providing homes for local people
• 9 out of 10 living in the countryside want to stay
• 50% in urban areas want to move to the countryside
Process of Survey
• Format Web based Hard copy
• Communication Over 1500 survey forms distributed Over 500 flyers given out on the street Twice publicised in Ripples Included in the newsletter Front page of the website Lechlade Facebook page Flyers handed to local shops All notice boards
Thank you to all who responded
Breakdown of Respondents
Today in Lechlade
Work in Lechlade
Leisure in Lechlade
Tomorrow in Lechlade
Comments
• Tidiness and look of the Town – “grubby, uncared for”• Business park• Improved communications between Town and Council• Affordable Housing• Future developments to be lower density• No further development• Get developers to contribute more to the town• Traffic speeds and lorry's• Local transport• Too many charity shops• Parking “need more” “all towns complain about parking”• Footpaths and pavements• Schools
Comments (continued)
• More green spaces• Library• Lower business rates• Local Heritage• Water Park • More Farmers markets• Swimming Pool• Better access to footpaths for large dog owners – larger “dog
friendly” stiles• Creaky infrastructure
Strategic Themes
Access to riverAccess to countrysideEngagement with the under 25’s
Support of Local BusinessesLocal TransportVisitor NumbersFlood prevention
Safe and SecureTraffic and RoadsRetain and attract younger familiesProactive community and spiritLocal facilities and services
Major Priorities
Social and Community Economy and Environment
“A Town with the ethos of a Village”
Next Steps
• Adopt the themes into LTC’s working committees for further development
• Prepare Objective statements for all of the working committees.What we can doWhat we can influence
• Develop an NDP
Thank You