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Lamberhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum (LNDP)
Following approval by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Cabinet the LNDP will be put to a referendum on Thursday September 16th 2021.
Any registered eligible voter in the Parish is entitle to vote and the question posed on the ballot paper will be “Do you want Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to use the Lamberhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan to help decide planning applications in the Lamberhurst Neighbourhood Area”
The LNDP was written with the help and input from a broad cross section of the Parish community with the assistance of professional planning advisors. A detailed residents survey was undertaken in the summer of 2018 followed by a series of public workshops in the autumn to scope a Parish Vision and the polices to guide appropriate development in the Parish.
Any registered eligible voter in the Parish is entitle to vote and the question posed on the ballot paper will be “Do you want Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to use the Lamberhurst Neighbourhood Development Plan to help decide planning applications in the Lamberhurst Neighbourhood Area”
The LNDP was written with the help and input from a broad cross section of the Parish community with the assistance of professional planning advisors. A detailed residents survey was undertaken in the summer of 2018 followed by a series of public workshops in the autumn to scope a Parish Vision and the polices to guide appropriate development in the Parish.
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In the summer of 2019 the original draft "Regulation 14” was submitted to public consultation after which it was modified to take account of feedback received. It was then submitted along with Basic Conditions and Public Consultation Statements to TWBC who carried out a further public consultation between 30th October and 11th December 2020.
An Independent Examiner was appointed earlier this year to examine whether the LNDP met the basic conditions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and whether the plan should proceed to a referendum. Their report recommended a number of modifications which were adopted in the latest ‘referendum edition” of the plan. The updated plan is available on the TWBC website as well as the Parish website, for details of both the decision process of TWBC and the referendum you can visit the following link on the TWBC website: https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/neighbourhood-plans/lamberhurst |
The lockdowns of the last 18 months has meant it has been difficult to arrange any meeting to update parishioners on the progress of the LNDP face to face however now that restrictions have been lifted the Neighbourhood Steering Group would like to invite everyone who is free to a meeting at 8pm on Thursday September 2nd at the Memorial Hall when we will have an opportunity to update you and answer questions ahead of the referendum.
We are one of the first parishes in Tunbridge Wells to have reached this stage with our development plan, although there are many in progress, and I believe this has been achieved because of the excellent input that many parishioners have given to the plan and the clear agreement of the vision we have for the Parish and the issues that are of importance to our community. Graham White Chair Lamber hurst Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group |
For those that were unable to attend the meeting on September 2nd in the Memorial Hall
The presentation can be found HERE
The presentation can be found HERE
REPORT FROM LAMBERHURST PARISH
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JUNE 2021
Due to the Medical Emergency it is over 2 years since we last met for an Annual Parish Meeting and I felt it important to at least give you a written report on some of the Parish Council`s activities during this period.
In May the Parish Council held its first Public meeting for over a year. In the meantime we had been `meeting` by Zoom which, once we had got used to it, proved very effective. Indeed , I expect in the future many of our sub-group meetings will continue to be held in that way especially when they are scheduled for a dark, wet, and cold winter`s evening !
In May the Parish Council held its first Public meeting for over a year. In the meantime we had been `meeting` by Zoom which, once we had got used to it, proved very effective. Indeed , I expect in the future many of our sub-group meetings will continue to be held in that way especially when they are scheduled for a dark, wet, and cold winter`s evening !
Fishing in Lamberhurst, including ponds and the River Teise.
You first need to gain the permission of the landowner through whose land the water flows and also hold a valid and current Rod Licence.Rod Licences can be obtained from the Post Office, the Environment Agency or online via the Gov.UK website.
You must carry your Licence with you whilst fishing or may be liable to a fine of up to £2,500.
Currently a Rod Licence costs £30 for a year or £6 for a day. Junior Licences are free for 13 to 16 year olds.
NO FISHING is permitted on any inland water between 15th March and 15th June, inclusive.
Further information can be found on the Gov.UK website.
You first need to gain the permission of the landowner through whose land the water flows and also hold a valid and current Rod Licence.Rod Licences can be obtained from the Post Office, the Environment Agency or online via the Gov.UK website.
You must carry your Licence with you whilst fishing or may be liable to a fine of up to £2,500.
Currently a Rod Licence costs £30 for a year or £6 for a day. Junior Licences are free for 13 to 16 year olds.
NO FISHING is permitted on any inland water between 15th March and 15th June, inclusive.
Further information can be found on the Gov.UK website.
Lamberhurst Community Outreach Support (LCOS)
If you are self-isolating due to the global pandemic of Coronavirus and you need help, please contact our community voluntary support group to seek assistance with basic needs such as basic food supplies and the collection of essential medication.
To arrange for a local volunteer to phone you or to assist you
please contact: Dawn Beeby
on 07376 369699 or email at LamberhurstCOS@gmail.com
please contact: Dawn Beeby
on 07376 369699 or email at LamberhurstCOS@gmail.com
The Lamberhurst Parish Magazine is now available online !!
Would you like to receive a paper copy? Please contact the Parish Church Clerk
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