NDP (Neighbourhood Development Plan – MHDC Adopted)

Broadwas and Cotheridge NDP review statement:

Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)

The Council’s NDP was formed in September 2019, and has been subject to regular monitoring by the Parish Council. In 2023 the Parish Council noted the need for a more formal review to coincide with the end of the 5th year, and has undertaken initial research and consultation in order to undertake a proportionate review.

For a number of reasons the completion of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) has been delayed. This has impacted on completion the Parish Council review of its NDP, as it is important that any amendments can be fully compliant with the SWDP.

We now understand that it could be another year until the District Council and partner councils, will have completed its review.

On the basis of ongoing monitoring and an initial review of the NDP the Parish Council has formally resolved at its meeting held on the 19th June, 2023 , to undertake a fuller review process (see below), and noted that:

  • The NDP remains fit for purpose and meets the needs of the residents of the Parish, as these are presently understood .
  • It is fully compliant with both the current SWDP and is likely to be compliant with the SWDPR, when finalised.

The Parish Council has therefore resolved to complete a review of its NDP to ensure that the best interests of parishioners are served.

The Parish Council therefore is committed to undertaking its review in a timely and proportionate way. In order to reduce and mitigate any impact resulting from the delay in the completion of the SWDPR.

Broadwas and Cotheridge Parish Council

17th July 2024

At its Council meeting on 24 September 2019 Malvern Hills District Council decided to “make” (adopt) the Broadwas and Cotheridge Neighbourhood Plan so that it is part of the statutory Development Plan for Malvern Hills District, sitting alongside the South Worcestershire Development Plan and other material consideration in determining planning applications in the parishes of Broadwas and Cotheridge.

To view the made Broadwas and Cotheridge Neighbourhood Plan and Decision Statement please follow the links below:

NDP (Neighbourhood Development Plan – The History)

In March 2017 the Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Committee met with representatives of Data Orchard, a consultancy company.  The Committee was chaired by Jeff Guest. The project was launched to the public in May. In the summer, a questionnaire was delivered to every adult and the responses were analysed to form the basis of the NDP. Information has been available to all via Footprints (parish magazine), parish council updates, notice boards, a parish website, three ‘Drop In’ events at the Village Hall for people come and chat about the Plan and leafleting each property.

The whole idea of the plan is to allow development in a sustainable way whilst keeping the character of the villages and protecting the beauty of the locality.

Parishioners and appropriate external bodies had the opportunity to voice their opinions.  The issues raised were considered, and appropriate amendments made before we moved forward to the next stage, a Referendum for the parishioners.  A positive response then moved the proposed Plan to be authorised by MHDC.

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