Leeds Planning Network - Linton Neighbourhood Plan - 7th November 2015

Linton Neighbourhood Plan 2014 to 2029 First NP for LCC to pass independent examination

Jill Bolton – Chairman: LNP Steering Group

Key points about Linton!

Why a Linton NP?

Stage 1 – Information Gathering

Stage 2 – Drafting Plan • Draft Vision and Objectives developed • Draft Policies drawn up – assisted by Planning Aid England • Identify list of village improvements – Projects List • Gather maps and photos!

Stage 3 Pre-submission to Final Draft NP • Pre-submission Draft (Reg 14) Consultation

June/August 2014

• Independent ‘Health Check’

January 2015

• Selection of Examiner

February 2015

• Final Draft Linton NP submitted to LCC

May 2015

• Independent Examination

July/August 2015

Examiner’s Report – General Comments • Commended the Consultation and Basic Conditions Statement • Consultation above and beyond required by legislation • Highly commended the collaborative approach with LCC • Transparent approach

• Exemplary approach to presenting policies

Examiner’s Report -Policies Policy A1: Design of Development

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Policy A2: Design of Extensions

Deleted

Policy A3 : Community Involvement

Slightly amended

Policy B1: Small Scale Development

Total amendment

Policy B2: PAS Site (The Ridge)

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Policy B3: Access to Facilities

Amended

Policy B4: Development Criteria; Highways

Deleted

Policy B5: Housing Type

NO CHANGE!

Examiner’s Report - Policies Policy C1 Village Facilities and Services

Slightly amended Table deleted

Policy D1 Footways and Public ROW

Total rewrite

Policy E1 Local Green Space

Slightly amended

Policy E2 Additional Open Space

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Policy F1 Local Business Support

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Policy F2 Broadband/Connectivity

Slightly amended

Examiner’s Report Recommended Linton NP to proceed to a Referendum Thursday, 17th December

Main Benefits • Becomes part of the LCC Local Plan – statutory document

• LCC must consider the LNP Policies when deciding planning applications • Project List of improvements

• Increased CIL at 25% • A village website

• A much stronger community spirit

Thank you and good luck!

www.lintonvillage.org

Summary • Keep it simple • Careful drafting of NP survey • Consultation log • Robust Justification and Evidence • Close liaison with LCC • Keep a sense of humour!

• And don’t give up.

Immediate Action • Set up Plan preparation committee – Steering Group and Drafting Committee (+ToRs) • Agreed the Comms strategy • Built a village website • Set up a Consultation Log • Set up a Fundraising sub-committee for Plan