Neighbourhood Priority Statement Working Group
Why is an NPS right for Landulph Parish? With changes in planning directives, having an NPS will enable Landulph residents to have a say in the future of our parish. We can decide what is important to our local area which will form part of the bigger plan for Cornwall going forward.
What is a Neighbourhood Priority Statement?
The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 introduced Neighbourhood Priority Statements (NPS) as a simplified way for local communities to express their views and wishes with regard to future development and services.
A Neighbourhood Priority Statement provides a powerful opportunity for residents to highlight the issues they care most about. Prepared in consultation with the community, an NPS allows local views to be captured and expressed clearly.
The production of a Neighbourhood Priority Statement is a straightforward process, requiring few resources and is particularly significant in light of the recent decision by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to withdraw funding for the neighbourhood planning support programme.
Neighbourhood Priority Statements can cover a wide range of matters. For example, they may set out where new homes should be located and which areas should be protected from development, the type and design of housing most needed locally, and how important green spaces can be preserved or improved. They may identify the provision of community facilities and services that would help local people thrive, as well as measures to support the local economy and generate employment. They may also highlight the infrastructure and transport connections that would make a real difference to everyday life.
Once approved, Local Planning Authorities are legally required to take an approved NPS into account when preparing their Local Plans. In effect, they ensure that community priorities are not only recorded but actively considered in the planning process.
In summary, Neighbourhood Priority Statements represent an important opportunity for communities to influence how their areas grow and change. They can become a strong tool in shaping the future of local places. Landulph will be setting up a steering group, inviting all groups and businesses within our community to be involved. All parishioners will be encouraged to have their say throughout the process.
If you would like to discuss how you can be part of developing Landulph Neighbourhood Priority Statement, please contact Karen at clerk@landulphparishcouncil.gov.uk
For further information please follow the link below to Cornwall Council Website