Referendum Result is a - Yes
Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan
Update July 2024
Warkworth residents went to the polls on 11th July to vote on whether they wanted the Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan to be used by Northumberland County Council to help decide planning applications in the parish. The result was a resounding YES, with 89% of votes cast being in favour.
This means that the Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan comes into force immediately. The six policies in the Plan will be applied to any planning decisions within our neighbourhood area, alongside the relevant policies in the Northumberland Local Plan.
Thank you to all the members of the community who responded to the various consultations by giving their views, and thus helped to shape the final Plan.
The Referendum Version of the Plan and all other supporting documents, can be found on the County Council's neighbourhood planning webpage below. Go to the Warkworth tab.
https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Planning/Neighbourhood-Planning/Neighbourhood-Plans.aspx
For any questions, please contact warkworthnp.chair@gmail.com
Warkworth
Neighbourhood Plan
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Our Draft Vision
Our draft vision describes what the Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan intends to achieve over the plan period to 2036.
“In 2036 the Parish of Warkworth will be an attractive place to live and grow with a community that is sustainable, cohesive, and thriving. We will have retained and improved our community facilities; protected and enhanced our valued green spaces and special landscapes; and conserved our unique historic environment. Warkworth will be a carbon neutral parish.
The diverse needs and wellbeing of the existing and future residents will be provided for and the community will be sustainable in relation to the facilities and infrastructure available to residents. Residents will have good access to facilities and be well connected by safe roads, cycle ways and footpaths.
All people who live in the parish will have the opportunity to participate in shaping their surroundings and feel proud of where they live.”
New development will minimise environmental harm by employing high quality design and sustainable building technology. Developments will be designed to be resilient to the effects of climate change.
All people who live in the parish will have the opportunity to participate in shaping their surroundings and feel proud of where they live.”
Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan at a Glance
A Distinct Identity
Neighbourhood planning is a new way for communities to have a say in the future of the places where they live and work. It gives you the power to produce a plan with real legal weight that directs development in your local area.
Our Draft Aims
Aim 1
Sustainability
The special characteristics of our Parish and the vibrancy of our community will be conserved and enhanced by seeking high quality sustainable design in new development, which will make a positive contribution to social, environmental or economic needs and will mitigate any negative impacts.
Aim 2
Housing
The location, quantity and type of housing built in the Parish will meet locally identified needs. Housing will reflect the distinct character and built heritage of Warkworth.Housing:The location, quantity and type of housing built in the Parish will meet locally identified needs. Housing will reflect the distinct character and built heritage of Warkworth.
Aim 3
Environment
The natural environment, including the Northumberland Coast AONB, will be conserved and enhanced, including biodiversity and green infrastructure networks and local green spaces which are valued by the community. New development will make a positive contribution to the historic and built environment.
Aim 4
Community
Key community facilities and infrastructure will be protected and developed to ensure that the community is inclusive and sustainable.
Aim 5
Economy
Appropriate and sustainable levels of commerce in a variety of sectors across the Parish will be encouraged, and key services and facilities that contribute to a thriving community will be protected. Tourism will be managed so that it enhances the charm of the village and does not detract from the needs of permanent residents.
Aim 6
Transport and Access
Access to facilities and services will be promoted for all residents, and visitors, by the creation of safe and high- quality roads, parking areas, pavements and green routes including footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways. The use of public transport will be encouraged.
