Which Way for Churton? Draft Neighbourhood Plan published

The draft Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared in consultation with the community of Churton. Their views and comments have helped inform the policies in this Plan alongside the guidance and evidence from experts on several topics including building design, conservation area appraisal, housing needs, and enhancement of the natural environment.

Policies cover the following topics and will guide the Parish Council’s response to development proposals in the village over the next 15 years

Protecting the Built Environment
Homes to meet the Needs of the Village
Protection & Enhancement of Churton’s Natural Environment and
Landscape
Facilities

As a statutory document the Neighbourhood Plan must be developed and approved through a formal process controlled by Cheshire West & Chester Council.

The key stages are as follows:
i) Designation of the Plan area (Churton Parish area)
ii) Evidence gathering and community engagement
iii) Draft Plan produced including, objectives, and policies (current stage)
iv) Formal pre-submission publicity and consultation on the draft Plan, and revision as
necessary following consultation
v) Submission of the plan to the Local Planning Authority
vi) Independent examination of the Plan to ensure it has been prepared properly and
meets the required conditions of conformity
vii) A local referendum to seek approval for the Plan
viii) Adoption the Plan by the Local Planning Authority.

The Draft Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed here: https://churtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan/