Work on the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Sturton Ward began over two years ago, to bring the plan up-to-date and to increase its effectiveness in managing planning applications in line with the community’s wishes.
After a lot of hard work from a small group of enthusiastic volunteers, the revised plan has been approved by an independent examiner and by Bassetlaw District Council, leaving only one step to complete the process – a referendum.
This referendum will take place on Thursday 11th November and is an opportunity for residents to have their final say.
The revised Neighbourhood Plan includes site allocations for future development together with a Design Code which stipulates the type of housing which is acceptable on these sites. It also identifies Significant Green Gaps and Local Green Spaces – open sites in villages across Sturton Ward which the Plan seeks to protect to help maintain the unique character of the Ward’s villages.
The full plan is available to view online at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sturtonwardnp. Paper copies are also available to view across Sturton Ward. Please contact Councillor James Naish or one of your Parish Councillors to see one of these copies.
More details of this very important referendum are contained in a leaflet which is being distributed to every household in the ward.
Please vote in this referendum.
