We have been working on the plan for some time now... below is a timeline showing what we have done to date and the next steps moving forwards.
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WHEN |
TASK |
STATUS |
GETTING STARTED |
November 2013 |
Regulation 5 and 6 - Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area Application |
DONE |
February 2014 |
Regulation 7 - Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area |
DONE |
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February 2014 |
Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group created/appointed |
DONE |
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March 2016 |
Regulation 5 and 6 - Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area Proposed Revision |
DONE |
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16 May 2016 |
Regulation 7 - Neighbourhood Plan Designation or Revised Area |
DONE |
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July - September 2014 |
Neighbourhood Plan Information Exhibitions (at Southwater Schools Summer Fete, Beeson House Foyer, Southwater Leisure Centre, Church Fair and Dog Show, Country Park Café) to help people understand the purpose and the process and seek initial views. |
DONE |
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Jan – March 2015 |
Meetings with those preparing plans for adjacent areas (including Nuthurst Parish Council. Horsham Blueprint, Itchingfield Parish Council and Shipley Parish Council) |
DONE |
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March – April 2015 |
Parish Survey undertaken to understand the priorities and aspirations of local residents and stakeholders. |
DONE |
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PREPARING THE PLAN |
May 2015 |
First Call for Sites Exercise, following which meetings where help with all landowners/agents |
DONE |
January 2017 |
Exhibition and consultation on the sites submitted and initial assessment work to date. |
DONE |
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July 2017 |
Second Call for Sites to update the list of sites being considered. |
DONE |
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May 2016 – Aug 2018 |
Preparation of evidence base |
DONE |
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May 2016 – Sept 2018 |
Preparation of draft neighbourhood plan |
DONE |
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May 2016 – Sept 2018 |
Preparation of other supporting documents (draft SA/SEA & Consultation Statement) |
DONE |
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Oct 2018 - Nov 2018 |
Regulation 14 - Pre Submission Consultation |
DONE |
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Nov 2018 – Mar 2019 |
Consider consultation responses and update plan and documents. |
DONE |
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BRINGING THE PLAN INTO FORCE |
15 Mar 2019 |
Regulation 15 - Submission |
DONE |
7 June 2019 - 19 July 2019 |
Regulation 16 - Horsham District Council to publicise the Plan |
DONE |
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Q4 2019 |
Regulation 18 - Publication of the Examiner's Report and Plan Proposal Decisions |
HEARING ON 28 FEB 20 REPORT EXPECTED IN APRIL 20 |
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Q1 2020 |
Regulation 19 - Decision on the Plan Proposal |
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Q1 2020 |
Referendum |