Useful Information

Additional information, reports, and data that is uncovered will be added to this page as we move through the project. Please get in touch by email if you have suggestions for further content: newborough.neighbourhoodplan@outlook.com

Neighbourhood Plan Evidence Base

This is the Consultants' report based on publicly available information. This highlights some of the considerations we would want to take into account and seek residents' views on through the survey. It also highlights issues we may wish to research further. Click on the image to open the pdf report.

Peterborough Local Plan

A Neighbourhood Plan must be developed in line with the aspirations of the Local Authority. Peterborough City Council (PCC) has a Local Plan in existence. Click on the image below to open this document as a pdf. Due to the recent planning law changes, PCC has decided to update the Local Plan and is working to a goal publication date of early 2026. At this time we cannot predict with certainty what the new Local Plan will entail, however we can use the existing plan to steer us.

The Neighbourhood Planning Process and approximate timeline

The development of a Neighbourhood Plan is a fairly lengthy process. It requires a considerable amount of research and community engagement before the plan is drafted. The Neighbourhood Plan will take into account the views of the community and balance that with the future housing needs of the local area. There are minimum consultation periods and involvement from official stakeholders, such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, Historic England and so on.

In order for the Plan to be adopted by the local council, it must meet the following criteria:

Have regard to public policy
Contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
General conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for the local area
Compatible with EU obligations

For more information about the process of Neighbourhood Planning you may visit the following sites:

Locality

Peterborough City Council

Collective Community Planning (our appointed consultant)

Click on the image below to open up the process and expected timeline for the Newborough and Borough Fen Neighbourhood Plan.

Meeting Updates

February 21st 2024 Meeting Update Draft survey discussed in detail, changes to be made and final version to be agreed by email. Magazine/leaflet distribution and posters discussed - virtual meeting Monday 4th March to agree the details of the Engagement Plan for Steps 1&2 of the process. AECOM visit to be arranged to assess and create design codes for the Parish.

January 24th 2024 Meeting Update Funding confirmed. Discussion of initial evidence base report, questions raised surrounding: wind turbines, solar panelling, housing mix and type, sustainable design, transport and bus services, businesses, starter units, protection of key views - landscape, making an allocation for housing. Village Tribune, leaflets, posters and advert design discussed. Artwork to be finalised and submitted for print. Consultant to draft initial survey. All agreed to Facebook Group page and website.

November 30th 2023 Meeting Update Consultant attended to present support package available & advise of process. All agreed to appoint. Funding to be applied for.

March 4th 2024 Meeting Update Discussed final survey design and print quantities, with pharmacy and Mandairs to be approached for possible collection points. Village Hall confirmed drop off point. Survey link to be added to website, FB Group page and posters (to be created). All agreed survey to stay open until end of May. Advert to be placed in May/June issue of The Tribune (distributed late April) with survey QR code. Website email capture to be added so that residents can be notified directly.

April 29th 2024 Meeting Update. The housing needs assessment (HNA) was discussed – the Steering Group can choose what is used in the Plan. The report has now gone to Locality. The Design Codes report is pending. Once the consultation ends, the Planning Consultant will produce a consultation report and discuss how it is fed back to the community. This will include a public meeting in September and a summary in the Tribune. Estimated completion of the plan is about 18 months.

Evidence

LocalPlan

Process

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