Proposed Southwater and Shipley Neighbourhood Plan Area Designation
Horsham District Council has received an application from Southwater Parish Council and Shipley Parish Council to designate a joint neighbourhood area. The new proposed neighbourhood plan area covers the entire administrative boundaries of both parishes. These two areas share close economic, social, and environmental ties. Both communities consider a joint approach is the most effective way to address cross-boundary issues, including housing allocations, local green infrastructure, and transport connectivity, ensuring a cohesive strategy for both communities. The application has been submitted in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and includes the following documents.
- A map which identifies the area to which the area application relates
- A statement explaining why this area is considered appropriate to be designated as a neighbourhood area; and
- the organisation or body making the area application is a relevant body for the purposes of section 61G of the 1990 Act.