The Future of LechladeSurvey Feedback

28 March 2012

Lechlades Healthcheck 2004

• Time to review

• Localism BillPresentation by CDC 31st Oct 2011

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

• Final version to be published April 2012• NPPF sets out Govt. priorities for Planning • Councils need to have a plan in place to guide

development• Without a plan:

• Decisions made on National policy• Presumption of yes to development

Neighbourhood Development Plans

Two main goals:• Neighbourhoods can influence where development can

go • “Neighbourhoods will welcome development because of

the financial incentives” - Community Infrastructure Levy

• Councils’ responsibilities:• advising and supporting • organising referendum on the plan • Adopt the plan if approved by community

Neighbourhood Development Plans

Myths:• NDP can go against adopted plans• NDP can restrict development

Policy• NDP must accord with growth laid down in LDF• NDP can propose sites for additional development

Challenges for CDC and local communities

• Providing homes for local people

• 9 out of 10 living in the countryside want to stay

• 50% in urban areas want to move to the countryside

Process of Survey

• Format Web based Hard copy

• Communication Over 1500 survey forms distributed Over 500 flyers given out on the street Twice publicised in Ripples Included in the newsletter Front page of the website Lechlade Facebook page Flyers handed to local shops All notice boards

Thank you to all who responded

Breakdown of Respondents

Today in Lechlade

Work in Lechlade

Leisure in Lechlade

Tomorrow in Lechlade

Comments

• Tidiness and look of the Town – “grubby, uncared for”• Business park• Improved communications between Town and Council• Affordable Housing• Future developments to be lower density• No further development• Get developers to contribute more to the town• Traffic speeds and lorry's• Local transport• Too many charity shops• Parking “need more” “all towns complain about parking”• Footpaths and pavements• Schools

Comments (continued)

• More green spaces• Library• Lower business rates• Local Heritage• Water Park • More Farmers markets• Swimming Pool• Better access to footpaths for large dog owners – larger “dog

friendly” stiles• Creaky infrastructure

Strategic Themes

Access to riverAccess to countrysideEngagement with the under 25’s

Support of Local BusinessesLocal TransportVisitor NumbersFlood prevention

Safe and SecureTraffic and RoadsRetain and attract younger familiesProactive community and spiritLocal facilities and services

Major Priorities

Social and Community Economy and Environment

“A Town with the ethos of a Village”

Next Steps

• Adopt the themes into LTC’s working committees for further development

• Prepare Objective statements for all of the working committees.What we can doWhat we can influence

• Develop an NDP

Thank You