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December 2015 PC Minutes
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Minutes of the December 2015 parish council meeting
AONBs & development
National planning policy states that AONBs have the highest status of protection in the planning system, but planning policies for AONBs are often not being properly applied and followed.
That is the key finding of an important report just published by the National Trust which reviews how AONBs in England are being dealt with by the planning system, where the failings are, and how things can be done better. The study examined a series of case studies where major developments have been approved in AONBs by planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate, but against the recommendation of the local AONB offices. See http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/documents/national-trust-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-and-development.pdf
New Year ‘s 2016 clean up along Tidal Road
The Aune Conservation Association is arranging a clean up along the Tidal Road on 2nd January 2016 at 2.30pm -all are welcome to come along but please see the safety guidelines on the ACA website.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN GETS GO-AHEAD
A well-attended meeting in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 5th December 2015 heard from Val Scott (Bigbury resident and planning consultant) and Lindsay Ward (SHDC Charterlands ward member) about why a Neighbourhood Plan for Bigbury would be advisable. The meeting, chaired by Bryan Carson, had been set up by the parish council in order to seek approval from parishioners to proceed with the application to SHDC and, as the first step, to designate the area that the plan would cover i.e. the entire parish. The 40 or so people present were able to ask numerous questions and make some important points about – for example – sustainability, infrastructural shortcomings and the development pressure for new housing.
The decision to proceed with a plan was passed unanimously on a show of hands. There were no objections. The complex planning process is likely to take 18 months -2 years but it was pointed out that there will be ample opportunity for interested parishioners and outside experts to contribute along the way. The community website could play an important role in discussion and communication.
Much more information about Neighbourhood Plans and the plan development process is provided on the SHDC website at:- http://www.southhams.gov.uk Val’s notes from the meeting are available here – VSNP notes Anybody interested in contributing to the plan may contact Val at valerie.scott@cgms.co.uk
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANS – AN INTRODUCTION
A helpful introduction to the neighbourhood planning process ia available on the SHDC website or via this link –
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING OF 9TH DECEMBER 2015: AGENDA
THE AGENDA FOR THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING IS AVAILABLE HERE – DECEMBER’S PC AGENDA AND IN THE ‘DOCUMENTS’ SECTION OF THE PARISH COUNCIL ‘GROUP’.
Parish Council – Minutes of November’s meeting
The Minutes of the November 2015 meeting of the parish council are available here – November minutes or in the DOCUMENTS section of the Bigbury Parish Council GROUP.
BIGBURY YOUTH CLUB TO RE-OPEN
LOUISE PITT is planning to re-open the village Youth Club on Tuesday 12th January, 2016, 5.30pm-7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.
Anybody interested can contact Louise on 07786860440 or email at unwindinbigbury@mail.com . Louise is also intending to set up a Facebook page for the group, so keep an eye open!
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