NDP
Neighbourhood Development Plan
The Localism Bill introduced by this government has devolved extensive powers down to Town and Parish Councils to enable them to have a real say in the future of their communities.
Coleford is facing some dramatic changes to the parish with speculation about the future of the Five Acres site, the proposed changes to the police station and other major developments in the town. To ensure that the community has a real and effective input into what happens to these sites the Town Council has decided to take advantage of this new power and develop a Neighbourhood Development Plan. (NDP)
This initiative is similar to a parish plan in determining a vision and future for the parish but this document has legislative weight meaning that when adopted it must be recognised by the local planning authority ie the Forest of Dean District Council. This means that as a community we can determine our own future.
With such power comes responsibility and this can only be achieved by thorough consultation with the parish. Consequently the Working Party to move the NDP forward must be representative of the community.
The Town Council would like to invite you or a representative of your organisation to become a member of the Strategic Working Party. If you would like to take part please complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.
If you would like to know more about this project you can contact me at Coleford Town Council or look on the local Government website here.
These are truly exciting times for Coleford and for the first time the Town Council with the community can ensure that their voice is heard so that others outside the parish cannot just impose what they believe to be the right solution – the people of Coleford will decide.
DESIGNATION OF A NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA APPLICATION
relating to the Parish of Coleford
LOCALISM ACT 2011
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 Sections 61F-G
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 2012
FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
The Forest of Dean District Council hereby gives notice that on 9th May 2013 it validated an application from Coleford Town Council to designate the Parish of Coleford as a Neighbourhood Area within the meaning of Section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended. The application is with a view to making a Neighbourhood Development Plan in relation to the proposed Neighbourhood Area.
A copy of the Neighbourhood Area application may be seen on the Council’s website at www.fdeangov.uk or free of charge at the Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire during normal office hours.
Any representation or objection to the Neighbourhood Area application may be sent or delivered in writing to the Group Manager for Planning and Housing, Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire not later than 27 June 2013. Please quote reference ‘CTC – Nieghbourhood Area’ and state the grounds on which it is made.
The Forest of Dean District Council will then determine the application.
Dated this 15th day of May 2013
Peter Williams
Group Manager Planning & Housing
