3.4 Paragraph 7 of the NPPF states that there are three dimensions to sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. To deliver such development plans should: 1. a strong, competitive economy 2. Ensure the vitality of town centres 3. Support a prosperous rural economy 4. Promote sustainable transport 5. Support high quality communications infrastructure 6. Deliver a wide choice of high quality homes 7. Require Good Design 8. Promote healthy communities 9. Protect green belt land 10. Meet the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change 11. Conserve and enhance the natural environment 12. Conserve and enhance the historic environment 13. Facilitate the sustainable use of minerals 3.5 When it to Neighbourhood Development Plans the NPPF advises that: Development Planning gives communities direct “Neighbourhood power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need. Parishes and neighbourhood forums can use Neighbourhood Development Planning to: set planning policies through Neighbourhood Development Plans to determine decisions on planning applications; and grant planning permission through Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders for specific development which complies with the order.” (NPPF, para. 183). 3.6 And in paragraph 184, the NPPF goes on to state that: Development Planning provides a powerful set of “Neighbourhood tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community. The ambition of the neighbourhood should be aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area. Neighbourhood Development Plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. To facilitate this, local planning authorities should set out clearly their strategic policies for the area and ensure that an up-to-date Local Plan is in place as quickly as possible. Neighbourhood Development Plans should reflect
3.4 Paragraph 7 of the NPPF states that there are three dimensions to sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. To deliver such development plans should: 1. a strong, competitive economy 2. Ensure the vitality of town centres 3. Support a prosperous rural economy 4. Promote sustainable transport 5. Support high quality communications infrastructure 6. Deliver a wide choice of high quality homes 7. Require Good Design 8. Promote healthy communities 9. Protect green belt land 10. Meet the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change 11. Conserve and enhance the natural environment 12. Conserve and enhance the historic environment 13. Facilitate the sustainable use of minerals 3.5 When it to Neighbourhood Development Plans the NPPF advises that: “Neighbourhood Development Planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need. Parishes and neighbourhood forums can use Neighbourhood Development Planning to: set planning policies through Neighbourhood Development Plans to determine decisions on planning applications; and grant planning permission through Neighbourhood Development Orders and Community Right to Build Orders for specific development which complies with the order.” (NPPF, para. 183). 3.6 And in paragraph 184, the NPPF goes on to state that: “Neighbourhood Development Planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community. The ambition of the neighbourhood should be aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area. Neighbourhood Development Plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. To facilitate this, local planning authorities should set out clearly their strategic policies for the area and ensure that an up-to-date Local Plan is in place as quickly as possible. Neighbourhood Development Plans should reflect