To give an objective basis against which Neighbourhood Plan policies and options can be assessed for overall beneficial or negative impact on parish sustainability
To allow an assessment over time on the success of the Neighbourhood Plan implementation
To retain the distinctiveness of villages and small settlements and the gaps between them whilst encouraging some organic growth which addresses deficit dwelling stock (young families, older people) and complements their surroundings.
Measures:
planning consents outside defined settlement boundaries - none or limited
proportion of housing developments which address housing needs - maximised
To conserve and retain the architectural heritage of conservation areas and individual historic buildings with any changes conforming to locally agreed detailed design guide.
Measures:
number of Listed Buildings in parish - not diminished
MSDC conservation officer/ English Heritage assessment - maintained or improved
(number of applications applying for Listed Building Consent)?
changes not conforming with design guidance - minimised
To ensure a supply of homes consistent with the parish identified housing needs and to meet the local social objectives of homes suitable for younger families and older people.
Measures:
proportion of housing developments directly addressing identified needs - maximised
To ensure all NEW homes are built to high standards of design, construction and resource efficiency, and homes in countryside and conservation areas are of outstanding design.
Measures:
new homes meeting building regs level 5(?) or above - maximised
number of new homes in countryside or conservation areas within NP Policy - less or equal to policy
To make the parish an attractive place for businesses providing essential retail and service offerings for the local community and retain a variety of hospitality businesses for local and tourist use.
Measures:
range of retail outlets - maintained or increased
range of goods and services available locally - maintained or increased
number of new businesses started - increased
number / variety of hospitality premises - maintained or increased
visitor numbers to Priest House, Bluebell Railway - maintained
To ensure outstanding quality pre-school and primary education opportunities are available within the parish supported by the necessary extended childcare requirements to meet current social patterns.
Measures:
school roll - increased
Pre-school self-sufficiency - achieved
childcare places satisfying the needs of working parents - increased
To sustain and enhance the diverse selection of clubs/societies/sports/worship for all age groups and make the parish an attractive venue for small touring offerings.
Measures:
number and range of active groups - maintained or increased
variety of sports activities - maintained or increased
number of youth teams or groups - increased
number of members of youth teams or groups - increased
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