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NDP Review update: A
huge thank you to everyone who attended the NDP Review Consultation Workshop on
the 13th of March.
We had a great turnout and appreciate the valuable input and ideas shared!
If you would like to know more, please read below for more information.
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete the NDP Review
survey on the below link:
https://online1.snapsurveys.com/ColefordNDPReview
or contact CNDPReview@outlook.com for more information.
We want your views on the future of Coleford
Get involved in
reviewing Coleford’s Neighbourhood Development Plan(CNDP), which will help
guide and shape land use and development in the parish. FoDDC use this
alongside their emerging Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework
to decide on planning applications.
Coleford Town Council will be responsible for the final review
document, but we need skills, expertise and interests of local people to create
this. The current CNDP, now seven years old, runs until 2026 so it’s now time
to review and decide how we see Coleford’s future. So whether you live, work,
go to school or just visit Coleford regularly we’d like you to help create the vision of how the
town might look in years to come, to shape decisions that will affect the way
the town grows and flourishes.
This affects the whole Coleford area so your opinions are
important if you live or are involved in any of the surrounding villages and areas, including Coalway, Milkwall,
Broadwell, Mile End, Forest Grove, Scowles and Whitecliff.
Census data over the last twenty years shows Coleford’s
population grew by just eight people between 2001 and 2011, but there has been
a steep rise in population since then. 2021 figures show an increase of more than 900 people, a ten percent
growth in a decade; mostly as a result of extensive housing development. We
will reflect on how that rapid rise in population has been dealt with locally
and how to make
provisions for further expansion.
You can express your opinions on a whole range of issues–let us
know what matters to you and listen to what affects others. The
town centre, the local economy, housing, community and community facilities,
transport and infrastructure, the natural environment and historic environment
are all subjects for consideration in our ever-changing community.
If you’re not familiar with the 2017-2026 plan it can be found on the Town
Council website at: https://www.colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-development-plan/current-plan
There are details near the start to explain in more detail
what NDPs are about.
We plan to set up steering groups and theme groups, and reach
people who are just interested, who we can keep in touch with, and encourage
dialogue, to make sure we are doing our best to make plans that improve things for everyone.
Please send your email address to CNDPReview@outlook.com and
we will be in touch as we progress.
If you’d like to find out more, keep an eye on this page:
https://www.colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk/neighbourhood-development-plan/cndp-review
If you are keen to
be part of the process, or just interested in the future of Coleford, please
come along on Thursday 13th March at 6.30pm to add your voice.