Below are the steps we are following to develop the Wickham Market NP.
| Stage 1 Getting Started |
- Residents and the parish council express interest in creating a Neighbourhood Plan (NP)
- Boundaries for the Plan Area are set - and see if neighbouring parishes should be involved
- Informally notify SCDC and decide the best way to engage with the community
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| Stage 2 Getting Organised |
- Clarify how the Parish Council will be involved in the NP process and create a Steering Committee involving volunteers from the community.
- Build a project structure saying what work will be delivered, when and by whom
- Decide which community groups will be consulted and about what and how progress on the NP will be reported
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Stage 3 Engaging with the Community |
- Hold a community event to describe the NP, discuss the issues arising and confirm that residents are in favour of having one.
- Invite volunteers to participate in the working groups and / or steering committee.
- Give SCDC the aims of the plan, the draft NP structure, the Community Engagement Plan and the Project Plan
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Stage 4 Gathering Information |
- Review all the information gathered so far Refer to Parish Plans, Local Plans and any other important documents such as Design Statements
- Set up Working Groups to collect information and report back to the Project Team
- Hold more community meetings to collect information
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Stage 5 Pulling it Together |
- Review all the information gathered so far Refer to Parish Plans, Local Plans and any other important documents such as Design Statements
- Set up Working Groups to collect information and report back to the Project Team
- Hold more community meetings to collect information
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Stage 6 Drafting the NP |
- Show that the NP reflects existing policies, meets community aspirations, and will ensure that development is sustainable
- Prepare an action plan to take specific projects forward
- Draw a map showing where policies apply and where individual projects will be located
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Stage 7 Testing & Approval |
- Publicise the draft NP in the community, and consult with those likely to be affected by the NP
- Send the draft NP to SCDC and await the decision of the independent examiner; amend the NP as necessary
- Hold a referendum to approve or refuse the NP in the parish
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Stage 8 Delivery & Monitoring |
- If the NP is approved by referendum, establish a new Project Team to oversee implementation
- Set up Task Groups to deliver each project in the NP
- Monitor implementation of the NP in tandem with the community
- Fully review the NP within 5 years of approval
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