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A principal authority’s view of neighbourhood
planning
Andrew TaylorUttlesford District Council
Outline
• Looking back
• Early optimism
• Current realism
• Local Plan vs Neighbourhood Plan
• Future balance
Looking back
• The District Council is a ‘higher’ authority and knows best.
• Regional imposed targets.
• Consultation occurred but the decision/power rested with the District.
Early optimism
• Localism Bill/Act introduced new concepts.
• Ministers proudly heralded the dawn of a new age of localism and community engagement.
• Encouraged Parish/Town Councils to produce Neighbourhood Plans and bid for Front Runner funding.
Current realism
• Seen a changing relationship with certain Councils.
• District is not sure whether it should be supporting or leading the NP process.
• Concern that Ministers have over promised in terms of actual changes/powers.
• Resulted in a conflict between district and local views.
Local Plan vs Neighbourhood Plan
• Which should come first?
• Transition period.
• Which should make the key decisions?
• What is left for Neighbourhood plans?
Future balance?
• New Local Plans in place.
• Neighbourhood Plans developing details for key allocations and new allocations.
• Councils understand and accept new powers and responsibilities.
Conclusions