The event was open to all members of the RBWM Neighbourhood plan groups to explore the types of evidence they will need to ensure their neighbourhood plans are robust planning documents once adopted.
The event was well attended by members of most tof the Boroughs designated neighbourhood planning groups, with the exception of Ascot & the Sunnings who have already completed their draft plan.
Organised by Arlene Kersley, CCB’s Rural Housing Enabler, the event included an informational presentation by Mick Duggan of the Department for Communities and Local Government who set the national context for neighbourhood plannig. This was followed by Jeremy Edge of Edge Planning who is an independent examiner of Neighbourhood Plans, Jeremy explained the basic conditions that the examiner is looking for in every plan.
Miles Thompson, who recently joined RBWM as Planning Policy Manager followed with the types of evidence and support that the groups can expect to obtain from the Borough. Miles valued the opportunity to meet members of all of the groups.
The final presentation was given by Arlene Kersley who spoke passionately about the housing issues faced by the groups and what housing evidence should be looked at in more detail.
The evening closed with a question and answer session.
Delegates said they found the evening very informative, if a little bit daunting, Arlene Kersley pointed out:
“None of us are experts in neighbourhood planning, it is new to us all, so we are all learning together, but we have a real opportunity to develop a real vision for our communities”
It is hoped that similar events will be arranged in the future.
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