Have your say
Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
Monday 21 November 2022 to
Monday 9 January 2023
We need your views on our draft plan!
Since 2019 the parish council, through a steering group of parish councillors and local volunteers has been working to develop a neighbourhood plan. This is a document which is prepared and agreed by the local community. Neighbourhood Plans include planning policies to guide new development in the local area as well as community actions that relate to other non-planning matters.
Once the plan is adopted, its policies will be used by Northumberland County Council to assess planning applications for new development. The parish council will work with others to facilitate the delivery of the community actions.
We are consulting on our draft neighbourhood plan, but we would also welcome feedback on the evidence documents that have informed it.
The key documents we need your feedback on are:
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The Pre-Submission Draft Warkworth Neighbourhood Plan [link];
The other documents we have prepared to inform the draft plan which we would welcome comments on are:
You can let us know your views on the draft plan in the following ways:
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Preferably, by using the online response form [link];
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Downloading a response form and emailing or posting it back to us [link];
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Picking up a paper copy of the response form from St Lawrence Church and dropping the completed form back to St Lawrence Church or The Greenhouse;
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Sending an email to us at warkworthnp.chair@gmail.com
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Sending a letter to Warkworth Parish Clerk, 30 Rothbury Drive, Ashington, NE63 8TQ.
We need comments back by noon on the 9th of January 2023
If you have any questions about the plan, you can get in touch with us in the following ways:
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By email to: warkworthnp.chair@gmail.com; or
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By letter to Warkworth Parish Clerk, 30 Rothbury Drive, Ashington, NE63 8TQ.
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If you are unable to view the plan online or at St Lawrence Church, you may request a hard copy by email to warkworthnp.chair@gmail.com or calling the clerk on 07841 650640.
Drop in event
If you want to find out more about the plan we are holding a drop in event between 2pm and 6pm on Saturday 26th November at St Lawrence Church where hard copies of the plan and supporting documents will be available.
Exhibition about the draft plan
A public exhibition about the draft plan will be available at St Lawrence Church from 21st November until 9th January (with some exceptions during the Christmas period) where a hard copy of the plan and supporting documents will be available.
Warkworth
Neighbourhood Plan
Welcomes You
Participate in shaping your community
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.
