We believe that local communities like ours should plan their own futures. That is what Neighbourhood Planning is all about.
However, changes in government planning rules and the lack of a 5 year supply of land for new housing in Wiltshire, means the MNP no longer provides the protection we need against unsustainable, speculative developments on unapproved sites for the remainder of the time until 2026. So, even before the Covid pandemic began, we started work on a ‘review’ of the MNP. Our purpose is to make sure it is up to date for the rest of the plan period, that it is still relevant and effective and to pave the way for the creation of the next phase of the plan, running from 2026 to 2036.
Recently, we have had hundreds of new houses built or in the pipeline outside of the Neighbourhood Plan, but currently much of that is without available infrastructure to support it. The review of our current plan updates what actual development has happened from the plan and what we need as a community going forward, so it is crucial that our amended Plan is updated.
This is your opportunity to HAVE YOUR SAY!
It is important that as many residents respond as possible. There is an online survey on the Malmesbury Town Council website, which is quick and easy and there is also a feedback form available in paper format, which can be sent or handed into the Town Hall. Full details are available here https://www.malmesbury.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan-review or if you wish to see paper copies, then at the Town Hall and Library.
