Two meetings were held in Studham recently, one on a Saturday morning and one on a weekday evening, to discuss Neighbourhood Planning and whether this could be of benefit to Studham.
The aim of neighbourhood planning is to enable detailed planning guidance to be prepared at a very local level; it is an excellent opportunity for communities to take an active role in the future development of the places they care so much about.
The overwhelming consensus was that this could be an exciting way forward for Studham. The Parish Council will be the qualifying body which puts legal weight behind the plan but it is by no means just a Parish Council exercise. A steering group will be formed and will function best if it contains a truly representative cross-section of Studham residents. I would encourage everyone within the parish to keep an eye on the noticeboards and parish council website, and get involved when they can.
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