Contents

Foreword

Quick Read

1. Introduction

• 1.1 What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
• 1.2 The process of developing the Neighbourhood Plan
• 1.3 The relevance of the Local Plan
• 1.4 How long the Plan will last

2. The Neighbourhood Plan Area

• 2.1 The designated Neighbourhood Plan area
• 2.2 Our community
• 2.3 Our environment
• 2.4 Planning Policy Framework
• 2.5 Key things that local residents have told us

3. Vision and Objectives

• 3.1 Vision
• 3.2 Objectives

4. Conserving Local Character

• 4.1 The landscape character of our area
• 4.2 Wildlife Corridors and Biodiversity
• 4.3 General Design Principles
• 4.4 Local Green Spaces
• 4.5 Important local views and landmarks
• 4.6 Development in proximity to heritage assets

5. Improving Road Safety and Opportunities for Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding

• 5.1 The road network and other public rights of way
• 5.2 Highway safety on the network of rural lanes
• 5.3 Our network of footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways

6. Retaining and Improving our Local Community Facilities

• 6.1 Community facilities in our area

7. Meeting our Housing and Employment Needs

• 7.1 Housing Needs
• 7.2 Business Needs

Appendices

Appendix 1: Supporting Documents

Appendix 2: Map showing Flood Risk Areas

Appendix 3: Village Character Appraisal summaries

• Tincleton village
• West Knighton village
• West Stafford village
• Woodsford village

Appendix 4: Local Landmarks and Views Maps