A Neighbourhood Plan is a document created by the local community that helps to shape the development and growth of our local area through things like protecting green spaces, encouraging better designed buildings or opposing those that will have a negative impact. It gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood.

In January 2023 Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council took the first formal step in the Neighbourhood Planning Process by assigning the Neighbourhood Area (pictured below.)

Although at this stage a steering group has already been formed, we are still looking for local people who would like to be involved in this project. If you would like to participate in meetings, or if you'd like to know more, please contact Kate: clerk@farcottonanddelapre-cc.gov.uk.

Below you will find the formal stages involved in producing a neighbourhood plan. We are part way through the process of creating a Neighbourhood Plan for Far Cotton and Delapre, so you will find that only some of the steps have been completed. Where tasks have been completed, you may find a link to a document related to this action.

If you have any questions about the Neighbourhood Planning process, or you notice anything missing, please contact Kate: clerk@farcottonanddelapre-cc.gov.uk

FCDCC to submit application to local planning authority - Completed

Local Planning authority designates neighbourhood area - Completed

1. Grant Funding -Completed

2. Technical Support
Housing Needs Assessment - Approved
Master Planning - Approved
Design Codes - Approved

3. Steering Group Formation - Completed

4. Gather Baseline information
Safety mapping with local schools - Completed
Information from Declan Ryan
Tree Strategy and Canopy Mapping
Other baseline docs e.g census data

5. Agree Objectives
Draft Objectives Agreed - Completed

6. Consider evidence needed to support each objective
*Protect and improve the quality of our Green Spaces - Completed (Green spaces map to be added)
*Safety for all
*Climate Change
* Housing
*Urban Regeneration of the Neighbourhood
*Retail and Amenities - Completed (View St. Leonard's Road Survey Results)
*Employment uses and Education
*Active Travel
* Heritage Assets
*Assets of Community Value
*Delapre Abbey and Park
*Street Scene and Public Spaces

7. Basic Conditions Statement

8. Consider Environmental Impact

9. DRAFT PLAN COMPLETED
FOR CONSULTATION

Below you will find other pieces of work that have helped inform our Neighbourhood Plan.