About Neighbourhood Plans.
The concept of ‘Neighbourhood Plans’ was introduced under the Localism Act 2011 and they are fundamentally about giving rights to local communities about the type, location, size, pace and design of developments in their area.
Referendum Result.
.A referendum for the Catshill and North Marlbrook Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday, 7th October 2021.
Result
How it works.
The Neighbourhood Plan must primarily be about the use and development of land and could include…
Housing Development
Housing developments, including affordable homes, and bringing vacant and derelict housing back into use.
Business Expansion
Provision for businesses to set up and expand their business.
Access
Issues around roads, cycling, walking and disabled access.
Local Facilities
Development of schools, places of worship, health, leisure and entertainment facilities, community and youth centres and village halls.
Our History
Protection of important buildings and historic assets.
Sustainability
Promotion of renewable energy projects.
The Environment
Protection and creation of open space, nature reserves, allotments, sports pitches, play area, parks and garden, and tree planting.
MP meets with Catshill Residents.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas, a vocal critic of greenbelt development, met with residents and councillors in Catshill who are pushing back against what they see as unsustainable growth without infrastructure support.
The Formally Adopted Plan.
Neighbourhood Plans can
- Decide where and what type of developments should happen in the neighbourhood area
- Include policies such as on design standards, which could take precedence over existing policies in the Bromsgrove District Council Local Plan for the neighbourhood.