Shout out today for two Neighbourhood Plans:
Sturminster Newton, where the Neighbourhood Plan referendum showed clear support for the plan (89% in favour) despite changes made by the Examiner to remove the 'reserve' status of two sites to allow them to come forward sooner - countering the point made by some developers that Neighbourhood Plans are a NIMBY's charter. Interestingly the Examiner had deleted the Bull Tavern site (as the Local Planning Authority had objected to it on
heritage grounds) but the Committee overturned the officer's recommendation to refuse permission, on the basis that the community benefits outweighed the heritage concerns. It rather begs the question whether the Committee should have be more involved in responding to the Neighbourhood Plan consultations!
Holwell, whose plan was officially 'made' at Full Council this week. But I am sure the volunteers will not rest for long - there is a certain Village Hall project that no doubt will take up the slack!
Sturminster Newton, where the Neighbourhood Plan referendum showed clear support for the plan (89% in favour) despite changes made by the Examiner to remove the 'reserve' status of two sites to allow them to come forward sooner - countering the point made by some developers that Neighbourhood Plans are a NIMBY's charter. Interestingly the Examiner had deleted the Bull Tavern site (as the Local Planning Authority had objected to it on heritage grounds) but the Committee overturned the officer's recommendation to refuse permission, on the basis that the community benefits outweighed the heritage concerns. It rather begs the question whether the Committee should have be more involved in responding to the Neighbourhood Plan consultations!
Holwell, whose plan was officially 'made' at Full Council this week. But I am sure the volunteers will not rest for long - there is a certain Village Hall project that no doubt will take up the slack!
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