Comments welcome on proposals for new Marple Neighbourhood Plan
Marple Neighbourhood Forum has submitted a proposed Neighbourhood Plan to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
In accordance with Regulation 16 of ‘The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012’, representations on the proposed Neighbourhood Plan are now invited.
Following a round of local consultation on a draft plan in Winter 2021/22, the forum has now officially submitted the Plan and supporting documents to the council to undergo a formal public consultation under Regulation 16 of the Act. After this the plan will be subject to an independent Examination and, if successful, will be brought forward for a Referendum.
The plan includes chapters with policies and aspirations on the following topics:
- Town Centre – Enhancing character and appearance, support for a new food store.
- Getting Around – Encouraging walking and cycling and development in areas with good public transport access.
- Housing – Supporting housing that is affordable and serves a range of needs.
- Natural Capital and Climate Change – Safeguarding open spaces and supporting the efficient and clean use of energy.
- Community Space – Ensuring opportunities for enhancing wellbeing and staying active are protected such as sports facilities, indoor community facilities and canal towpaths.
- Heritage and Tourism – Protecting the character and appearance of local heritage assets and facilities that encourage visits.
- Business and Employment – Protecting existing employment land and encouraging the growth of new business.
The proposed Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available for inspection on the council’s website at https://consultation.stockport.gov.uk/planning/marple-neighbourhood-plan.
They can also be viewed during staffed hours at:
Civic Complex,
Piccadilly, Stockport, SK1 3XE
One Stockport Hub,
16-22, Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1RA
Marple Library,
Memorial Park, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6BA
High Lane Library,
Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8DX
Representations:
Anyone wishing to make representations on the proposed Marple Neighbourhood Plan must do so via the website by email or in writing (to the email or postal address below) by 11.59pm on Sunday 26th March 2023.
Any representations may include a request to be notified of the local planning authority’s decision under regulation 19 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 in relation to the neighbourhood development plan.
For further information, or to submit representations, please contact the council’s Planning Policy Team.
By telephone: 0161 474 4395 (enquiries only: representations cannot be submitted by phone)
By email: neighbourhood.plans@stockport.gov.uk
Or by writing to:
Planning Policy Team
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Stopford House, Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE
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