Local people are being urged to have
their say on new draft policies to guide future development in
Richmondshire.
Broad development areas for housing and
employment are included in the policies – which cover areas outside
the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
But they do not set out details of specific
sites.
The proposed ‘Direction of Development’
policies, - part of the Local Development Framework - are published
this week.
They will go live on the authority’s website
(richmondshire.gov.uk) on Friday (Sept 16). And they have
been sent to more than 400 people and groups interested in the
future of the area.
The policies aim to make sure that future
development is well located for local services, transport and
employment - making sure that any development does not harm natural
and historic features.
And they look forward to the new power of
Neighbourhood Planning which will allow local communities to guide
the style and location of development in their towns and
villages
Broad areas for new housing and employment
development are proposed for Richmond, Leyburn and Catterick
Garrison, after consideration of detailed assessments of
development constraints - like landscape, historic features and the
capacity of roads and services. But no specific sites are
being allocated for development in the plan.
“These new policies aim to enhance the
Council’s ability to guide growth and help shape local communities
until 2026,” said Richmondshire District Council Planning Chair,
Councillor Jane Parlour.
“It is a tough job and we think our approach
gives the best balance between meeting future development needs and
keeping what’s best in Richmondshire. But it important that
we hear what local people, communities and organisations have to
say about it too – so I urge them to have their say.
“Richmondshire is home to the soldiers
and families of Catterick Garrison and the future of the Garrison
is important, for the local economy. Our plans concentrate
and extend new housing and employment development in this area, but
they are flexible enough for the army to develop and adapt in line
with national defence needs.”
Views on the consultation document are welcome
from everyone but must be with the Council by Friday October 28 in
writing or email to LDF@richmondshire.co.uk; or
Planning Policy, Richmondshire District Council, Swale House,
Frenchgate, Richmond, DL10 4JE.
For more information contact planning policy
officers on 01748 828760
September 14, 2011
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