Futures Forum: Housing myths and housing numbers
Futures Forum: "The proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework would further weaken the control of planning authorities over local development."
But it's not all nimbyism and anti-housing:
Futures Forum: CPRE: 'Getting Houses Built' >>> supporting small builders and improving the viability of brownfield development
On the CPRE Devon website it says it's a question of 'balance':
Our mission is to protect the Devon countryside in a way that underpins the local economy whilst maintaining all that is best in the balance between necessary development and a tranquil, productive and beautiful environment. The pressures for new development in our countryside are greater than ever.
Next month, they will be hosting a session on how neighbourhood plans can help:
‘DEVON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN ROADSHOW’
On: Friday 18th March 2016, 10am-2pm
At: The Refectory Room, Hannahs (formerly Seale-Hayne Agricultural College), Howton lane, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ
‘The Government is absolutely clear, they want you to build more & develop more & they want it to be easier for you’.
Richard McCarthy, director general for neighbourhoods, DCLG June 2011
What are Neighbourhood Plans?
What impact do they have on you & your community?
How can you have your say?
Speakers & Agenda:
Penny Mills: CPRE Devon – Welcome & introduction
Jonathan Green: Dept of Communities & Local Government – ‘Neighbourhood Plans’
Planning officer: Teignbridge DC – ‘Neighbourhood Plans – What is the Local Authority involvement?’
Q & A
Coffee Break
Carole Box: Chair, CPRE Torbay. ‘The Challenges’
David Watts: Chair of Paignton Neighbourhood Plan – ‘The experience so far of producing a Neighbourhood Plan for an area of 43,000 people.’
Geoff Melbourne: ‘Strategic Environment Assessment and The Habitat Directive-The practical implications of compliance for community volunteers’ Q & A
Martin Parkes: Devon Communities Together
Conclusion
To reserve a place..
RSVP: Penny Mills, CPRE Devon. Tel: 01392 966737 email: secretary@cpredevon.org.uk
Free admission Refreshments available
‘DEVON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN ROADSHOW’
On: Friday 18th March 2016, 10am-2pm
At: The Refectory Room, Hannahs (formerly Seale-Hayne Agricultural College), Howton lane, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ
‘The Government is absolutely clear, they want you to build more & develop more & they want it to be easier for you’.
Richard McCarthy, director general for neighbourhoods, DCLG June 2011
What are Neighbourhood Plans?
What impact do they have on you & your community?
How can you have your say?
Speakers & Agenda:
Penny Mills: CPRE Devon – Welcome & introduction
Jonathan Green: Dept of Communities & Local Government – ‘Neighbourhood Plans’
Planning officer: Teignbridge DC – ‘Neighbourhood Plans – What is the Local Authority involvement?’
Q & A
Coffee Break
Carole Box: Chair, CPRE Torbay. ‘The Challenges’
David Watts: Chair of Paignton Neighbourhood Plan – ‘The experience so far of producing a Neighbourhood Plan for an area of 43,000 people.’
Geoff Melbourne: ‘Strategic Environment Assessment and The Habitat Directive-The practical implications of compliance for community volunteers’ Q & A
Martin Parkes: Devon Communities Together
Conclusion
To reserve a place..
RSVP: Penny Mills, CPRE Devon. Tel: 01392 966737 email: secretary@cpredevon.org.uk
Free admission Refreshments available
Registered Charity no: 245317
Thanks to South Devon Watch Facebook page for info
Neighbourhood Plan Roadshow | East Devon Watch
South Devon Watch
See also:
Devon Communities Together | Home
Paignton Neighbourhood Plan | Our community led plan for the next 20 years
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Thanks to South Devon Watch Facebook page for info
Neighbourhood Plan Roadshow | East Devon Watch
South Devon Watch
See also:
Devon Communities Together | Home
Paignton Neighbourhood Plan | Our community led plan for the next 20 years
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