Meetings

Sandbach NDP Passes Examination

Posted by Sandbach Neighbourhood Plan on Feb 4, 2016 in Cheshire, Meetings, Planning, Sandbach

After many months of intensive work, the Sandbach Neighbourhood Development Plan Working Group, in conjunction with Sandbach Town Council has prepared a neighbourhood Development Plan for the Parish of Sandbach. A stringent independent examination of the Plan has been undertaken by Mr Terry Raymond Heselton BA (Hons), Dip TP, MRTPI, who concluded that the Plan meets all of the statutory requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and subject to some modifications, is approved as ready to proceed to referendum. When referring to the modifications, the examiner concluded that the essence of the policies remain and provide a framework, for managing future development proposals and protecting and enhancing the local environment. Mr Ian Knowlson, Chairman of the Working Group, stated “We are delighted and proud with the positive comments made by the examiner in respect of the methodology, structure and policies of our Sandbach Neighbourhood Plan. The examiner makes specific reference to the methodologies engagement especially of the young members within our community; this demonstrates a positive approach to engaging young people in the preparation of the plan. Despite several objections from developers on the engagement and consultation process, the examiner fully endorsed the methodology used by the Working Group and the ‘open and transparent manner from start to finish’. It was also acknowledged that in some cases the Working Group exceeded all consultation and publicity requirements. Whilst the examiner recommended some amendments to the plan, overall we are pleased with the final Sandbach NDP and we hope the community will share our view and vote positively for it to be ‘made’ in the forth-coming referendum. The NDP Working Group believe it represents a major step in giving the community of Sandbach a voice in how our town develops over the forthcoming years and we hope the thousands of community members who participated in producing the plan are proud of what they have achieved.” Last Thursday, Sandbach Town Council unanimously agreed to accept the examiner’s report and recommendations and to request Cheshire East Council to proceed to public referendum at the earliest opportunity, which is likely to be Spring. Town Mayor, Cllr Gill Merry said “To have arrived at this stage in such a relatively short space of time is testament to the hard work and dedication of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, our thanks must also go to those who have made a significant contribution...

Business and Trading Community Workshop

Posted by Sandbach Neighbourhood Plan on Oct 20, 2014 in Meetings, Planning, Sandbach

The first phase of the Sandbach Neighbourhood Development Plan consultation has recently closed and we are pleased to report that we received over 1,500 responses from local people, however we are extremely keen to understand the views and concerns of our businesses, and how future building development in Sandbach may affect you. To this end, we would like to invite business owners and traders to attend a Workshop session at Sandbach Town Hall. The session has been arranged entirely for our Business and Trading Community, it is essential that you get involved with this process if you want your views and considerations to be taken into account. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at Sandbach Town Hall, doors will open at 6.30pm; the session will conclude at approximately 9pm. We do hope to see you...

QUESTIONNAIRE RETURN DATE extended till 29th September

Posted by Sandbach Neighbourhood Plan on Sep 22, 2014 in Cheshire, Meetings, Sandbach

This week we have seen a surge in interest amongst businesses, community groups and residents to participate in the first phase consultation of the Sandbach Neighbourhood Development Plan. To enable all of them to fully consult their staff, members and stakeholders we have agreed to extend the consultation till noon Monday 29th September 2014. If individuals, community groups and businesses continue to have challenges meeting this extension please contact us immediately via Town, Clerk at Sandbach Town Council (01270 600800), clerk@sandbach.gov.uk or email the Working Group directly at info@sandbachnighbourhoodplan.org.uk. We look forward to receiving your questionnaire and feedback in due course....