Ticehurst Neighbourhood Plan Pre-Submission Consultation
2nd January 2018 to 14th February 2018

Background

This is the pre-submission version of the Ticehurst Neighbourhood Plan. Ticehurst Parish Council has prepared the plan on behalf of those that live and work within the parish of Ticehurst. The plan sets out a future vision for the parish and for its three distinct settlements of Ticehurst, Stonegate and Flimwell. This vision is supported by a set of planning policies and a series of specific projects and community actions.

Your Input

Please tell us whether you agree with these policies by completing this consultation document.  You can complete it on the internet if you prefer (go to ticehurstnp.org).  If you would like to comment on any of the policies, please add these comments in the box under each policy.  Please answer as many questions as you can.  The full draft plan is available on the internet or as a printed copy at the Post Office in Ticehurst and gives justifications for each policy.  It also includes all the maps.

Neighbourhood Plan Vision Statement

Ticehurst Parish will continue to develop its friendly, safe, and attractive communities within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

- Ticehurst as the largest village will provide the working heart of the Parish, with a good range of retail outlets and service-based industries.

- Flimwell, with its strategic situation on the A21, will support businesses for which good transport links are important, as well as developing woodland enterprises linked to the AONB.

- Stonegate will support the traditional rural economy, tourism, and skilled artisan enterprises, whilst remaining attractive to those who wish to live in a rural environment with good primary schools and transport links.

Neighbourhood Plan Major Aims

- To maintain and enhance the rural character of the Parish within the special landscape of the High Weald.

- To support and extend the employment opportunities within the Parish.

- To provide high-quality housing for all residents in small developments which reflect the High Weald's historic pattern of settlement.

- To improve the infrastructure and amenities within the Parish, enhancing the quality of life for all parishioners.

Neighbourhood Plan Objectives

To meet this vision, we have formulated the following objectives:

1. Conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB.

2. Provide good movement round the parish by cycle and footpaths.

3. Use local resources to build the local economy, supported by good infrastructure.

4. Ensure that the Parish residents have the facilities they need (health, education, leisure, retail).

5. Provide affordable housing, particularly for Ticehurst residents and workers.

6. Ensure that all new development is well-planned and relates to existing housing.

7. Encourage good environmental design of housing and business developments.

8. Protect and regenerate the heart of each village, conserving our heritage.

9. Reduce the impact of traffic through the parish.

10. Develop a local energy plan and encourage energy-efficient buildings.