The document addresses topics such as the locations of new homes, facilities, new areas for jobs and climate change issues.
The document includes the Council’s suggestions for major housing sites at Clifton, Gamston and Cotgrave. Even though the Council is opposed to the level of new housing required, it needs the views of local residents about these sites and also to help highlight the facilities required, for example, leisure facilities, schools, places to work, shops and cycle routes, as well as the types and sizes of houses.
In addition to these major sites the Council has set out, in principle, where other housing should be provided in Rushcliffe, along with other types of development, such as new areas for jobs. The Council also wants opinions from local residents as to whether a small amount of new housing should be allowed in the smaller rural villages including affordable housing intended to meet local needs.
Cabinet Member, Cllr David Bell said: “Housing and population growth is the most important issue facing Rushcliffe in the years to come. As such, the Council is carrying out the most comprehensive consultation exercise we have ever undertaken. The Council continues to oppose the level of growth required, but in the meantime we have to plan to achieve the best possible solution for the future of the Borough.“
Consultation events
A series of consultation events will be held across the Borough during March and April. The dates for those already arranged are as follows:
10am - 6pm 4 March - Clifton Cornerstone (alongside Nottingham City Council)
2pm - 7pm 8 March - West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Drive (opposite St Giles' Church)
2pm - 7pm 10 March - Miners Welfare, Cotgrave
8:30am - 2pm 11 March - Bingham Market
8:30am - 1:30pm 13 March - West Bridgford Farmers’ Market, Central Avenue
12.30pm - 4:30pm 15 March - St Peter’s Rooms, Ruddington
12pm - 6pm 16 March - Grange Hall, Radcliffe on Trent
2pm - 7pm 18 March - Gotham Village Hall
2pm - 7pm 19 March - Thrumpton Village Hall
12:30pm - 5:30pm 24 March - Gamston Community Hall
6pm - 9pm 25 March - Parochial Church Hall, Selby Lane, Keyworth
2pm - 7pm 26 March - Bingham Town Hall
2pm - 7pm 29 March - Tollerton Village Hall
2pm - 7pm 30 March - East Leake Village Hall
2pm - 7pm 6 April - Barton Village Hall, Barton in Fabis
The above dates are provisional. Further events may occur, or dates and times may alter, and any changes will be placed on the Big Picture website at www.thebigpicture-rushcliffe.com.
Make your views heard
We have identified some key questions that we believe most people would want to comment on. These can be accessed, together with some maps and background information at www.thebigpicture-rushcliffe.com from Monday 15 February. Alternatively, the full Option for Consultation report and details of how to respond, are available online at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/planningpolicy or phone 0115 9148449/568/457 for further details.
15 February.
