Shaping the Town
The Localism Act of 2011 has given Parish Councils the power to shape what their neighbourhood will look like in the future.
Rothwell Town Council has made the decision to take on these new powers and to prepare what is known as a ‘Neighbourhood Plan’.
Once finalised, this will help ensure that important local green spaces are protected from development; that heritage assets are safeguarded and that any new housing or business development is controlled and meets local needs in terms of type, location and appearance.
The Neighbourhood Plan, once approved, will be an important document that has to be taken into account by North Northamptonshire Council when determining planning application
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Rothwell's DRAFT Neighbourhood Plan for consultation
Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area.
They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead.
Neighbourhood planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to plan for the types of development to meet their community’s needs and where the ambition of the neighbourhood is aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area.
Following the completion of a huge amount of work over a 2 year period, Rothwell Town Council is pleased to be able to share a draft version of our Neighbourhood Plan.
Supporting Documents
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