Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version

The Cam Neighbourhood Plan has now proceeded through all but one of its formal stages. Following receipt of the examiners report, and the decision notice from Stroud District Council, the Plan can now proceed to referendum.

Referendum is the last stage in the making of the plan when the community can vote for or against the Plan.

Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, all referendums are cancelled until May 2021. Although the Cam Plan cannot proceed to referendum until May 2021, Government guidance and the Neighbourhood Planning Act is clear that significant weight will be given to a Neighbourhood Plan in decision-making, in so far as the plan is material to the application. The Parish Council can therefore confirm that Cam Parish has a Neighbourhood Plan in place that will be used by Stroud District Council.

Referendum Information

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and Cam Parish Council are very proud of the work the Group as done on producing an excellent Neighbourhood Development Plan and were delighted with remarks made by the Examiner of the Plan:

38. I must congratulate the Steering Group on the quality of this neighbourhood plan. It is a comprehensive, well written and presented plan that builds upon a clear vision for Cam and has a clear set of objectives which sets the context for the policies. It proposes a number of specific planning policies, which are backed up by proportionate evidence. The maps are clear and are a useful basis for decision making.

39. These neighbourhood plan policies add a local dimension which will sit comfortably alongside the Stroud Local Plan. They are distinctive policies which reflects the unique characteristics of the parish, and especially its landscape setting. The authors of the plan accept that the parish is going to change through the strategic allocations in the north-east corner of the village and have taken a positive approach which seeks to shape the new development so that it meets the needs and aspirations of the local community.

See the full examiners report below, followed by Stroud District Councils decision statement

Independent Examination

Stroud District Council appointed John Slater MRTPI as independent examiner of the plan.

On the 7th February 2020, Cam Parish Council submitted a comments sheet to the examiner in response to the representations received at the Regulation 16 stage:

The examination concluded on 20th February 2020.

The examiner recommended that the plan, once modified, should proceed to a Referendum.

Neighbourhood Plan Examiners Final Report

Extracts from the report:

38. I must congratulate the Steering Group on the quality of this neighbourhood plan. It is a comprehensive, well written and presented plan that builds upon a clear vision for Cam and has a clear set of objectives which sets the context for the policies. It proposes a number of specific planning policies, which are backed up by proportionate evidence. The maps are clear and are a useful basis for decision making.

39. These neighbourhood plan policies add a local dimension which will sit comfortably alongside the Stroud Local Plan. They are distinctive policies which reflects the unique characteristics of the parish, and especially its landscape setting. The authors of the plan accept that the parish is going to change through the strategic allocations in the north-east corner of the village and have taken a positive approach which seeks to shape the new development so that it meets the needs and aspirations of the local community.

Stroud District Councils Decision Statement
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Complete this form if you have a good idea of something that needs to happen in Cam but need the Parish Council to work out the details and build a project. All ideas are welcome – there are no bad suggestions!

Council will consider these ideas alongside any formal project proposals it receives.

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Parish Council

The most local form of government, focusing on the immediate community:

Five Allotment sites –
Woodfields, Westend Ashmead 1&2 and Upthorpe

Play Areas and Open Spaces –
Maintenance of 3 local parks (Jubilee Playing fields, Woodfields and Cam Green) and some smaller green open areas

Bus Shelters, Benches, Noticeboards –
provision and upkeep

Consultation on Planning Applications –
providing input to Stroud District Council

Community Events and Grants –
organising events and supporting local groups

Local Issues and Representation –
acting as a voice for the community

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Stroud District Council (SDC)

The District Council has a statutory responsibility for services which include:

Housing –
council housing, homelessness prevention

Planning and Development Control –
local planning applications, building control

Waste Collection and Recycling –
bin collections, street cleaning

Environmental Health –
food safety, noise complaints, pest control

Leisure and Recreation –
parks, sports facilities, arts

Economic Development –
supporting local businesses, regeneration

Local Licensing –
alcohol, taxis, and events licensing

Council Tax Collection and Benefits –
local tax collection, housing benefits

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Gloucestershire County Council (GCC)

The County Council has responsibility for strategic services including:

Education –
schools, special educational needs, school admissions

Transport and Highways –
major roads, public transport planning, transport safety

Social Care –
services for children and adults, including safeguarding and support

Public Health –
health promotion, mental health,

Libraries –
county-wide library services

Waste Disposal –
managing recycling centres and waste disposal

Emergency Planning –
planning for floods, pandemics, and civil emergencies

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