Frequently Asked Questions

The document below is a live document.  It will be regularly updated to include responses to new questions from the local community.

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If you have further questions send them:

 

• By email to support@csneighbourhoodplan.com

 

• In writing, to the Town Council Offices 60 High Street, Church Stretton SY6 6BY.

 

• By phone on 01694 722113 to pass on your questions.

 

If you would like a paper copy of the Frequently Asked Questions document, please contact the Town Council using one of the methods listed above.

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Document Issue Date: 17 November 2023

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Frequently asked questions covered in 17 Nov 23 Issue of this document:

1. What is planning? 

2. What is a planning policy?

3. What is the National Planning Policy Framework?

4. What are local plans and what do they contain?

5. What comprises the Shropshire Local Plan?

6. What are neighbourhood plans?

7. What is the relationship between a local plan and a neighbourhood plan and can their policies be in conflict?

8. What is the status of an emerging local or neighbourhood plan?  

9. How do you prepare a neighbourhood plan?

10. Who is preparing The Strettons Neighbourhood Plan?

11. What support is available to the Town Council to help with preparing the neighbourhood plan?

12. What area will The Strettons Neighbourhood Plan Cover?

13. How long will it take to prepare The Strettons Neighbourhood Plan?

14. How and when can I have my say?

15. What time period will the Strettons Neighbourhood Plan cover and why?

16. What are the benefits of having a neighbourhood plan?

17. What is the relationship with the Housing Needs Survey 2022 and the Community Led Plan?

18. Can a neighbourhood plan allocate sites for development?

19. How does community consultation fit into the process of preparing a neighbourhood plan?

20. Why is more consultation being undertaken for The Strettons Neighbourhood Plan than is legally required?

21. What is Regulation 14 Consultation?

22. What about Environmental Regulations?

23. Are there limits to what can be put in a neighbourhood plan?

24. Can a neighbourhood plan deal with non-planning issues?

25. What happens after the neighbourhood plan is submitted to Shropshire Council?

26. What is Regulation 16 publicity and is this another round of consultation?

27. Who organises and pays for the independent examination and what is it about?

28. If a neighbourhood plan allocates sites for development can a landowner or developer object at examination if their site is not allocated?

29. Why is a referendum required and who can vote?

30. Can I comment on the neighbourhood plan even if I do not live in the Strettons?

31. Where can I find a glossary of planning terms for neighbourhood planners?