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Questions, as the referendum approaches

Questions, as the referendum approaches

TWBC Cabinet met on 2nd December to discuss Benenden’s Neighbourhood Development Plan.  They concluded: “Following an independent examination undertaken by written representations and a one day hearing, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) confirmed that the Benenden Neighbourhood Development Plan (BNDP) can proceed bp factory to a Neighbourhood Planning Referendum.”  We expect the referendum to takeRead more about Questions, as the referendum approaches[…]

2nd December: TWBC Full Cabinet Meeting

2nd December: TWBC Full Cabinet Meeting

Following a positive cr rolex datejust mens 116300wso rolex calibre 2836 2813 automatic vote at TWBC Planning & Transportation Cabinet Advisory Board, Benenden’s Neighbourhood Plan now moves to full Cabinet.  This will be held on Tuesday 2nd December, from 10:30.  The agenda for Cabinet has just been published, and Cabinet papers are available on the TWBCRead more about 2nd December: TWBC Full Cabinet Meeting[…]

Examination passed.  Now for the referendum

Examination passed. Now for the referendum

I’m very pleased to announce that after a very thorough process, we have now passed the Independent Examination stage – a review by a fully qualified and accredited independent examiner to ensure our Neighbourhood Development Plan meets Local and National Planning guidelines.  He scrutinised our plan closely and held a public hearing specifically to lookRead more about Examination passed. Now for the referendum[…]

The Independent Examiner’s Report has been published

The Independent Examiner’s Report has been published

Benenden’s Neighbourhood Development Plan has passed the Examination stage of the process. You can find a copy of the Final Report here: Final version of the Benenden Report After nearly six months considering all the evidence, and including a full day hearing the Independent Examiner has now finished his Examination, and issued his Final Report.Read more about The Independent Examiner’s Report has been published[…]

Hearing: In Front of the Independent Examiner

Hearing: In Front of the Independent Examiner

The Benenden Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has now moved to the penultimate stage of the process. Some three and a half years after work commenced, our plan is currently subject to the scrutiny of an independent examiner. The examiner was appointed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) with the agreement of the parish council inRead more about Hearing: In Front of the Independent Examiner[…]

Independent Examiner: Hearing Date Announced

Independent Examiner: Hearing Date Announced

The Independent Examiner has been appointed and is now reviewing our Neighbourhood Plan, see here for more background. The Examiner has decided to hold a public hearing; here are the details. Benenden Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2036  Notice of the holding of a Public Hearing  I have been appointed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council with theRead more about Independent Examiner: Hearing Date Announced[…]

The next phase of consultation is now closed …

The next phase of consultation is now closed …

As outlined in the November 2020 Parish Magazine, and published earlier on this website TWBC has published Benenden’s draft Neighbourhood Development Plan, and opened a further period of formal consultation (known as Regulation 16). The Plan remains available from their website. Consultation ran for a six-week period from 9am on Friday 30 October to 5pmRead more about The next phase of consultation is now closed …[…]

Consultation is open…

Consultation is open…

Benenden Parish Council submitted the Benenden Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on 2 October 2020 in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended). In accordance with Regulation 16 the TWBC is inviting representations on the Benenden Neighbourhood Development Plan for a six-week period from 9amRead more about Consultation is open…[…]

Neighbourhood Development Plan moves to the next stage

Neighbourhood Development Plan moves to the next stage

Benenden’s Neighbourhood Development Plan is finally moving to the next stage.  Following village workshops and working group sessions a Rough Draft was produced.  Consultation with the village and other stakeholders ran from 23rd February – 6th April 2019 and we used the feedback to shape our first formal draft.  This draft was launched to theRead more about Neighbourhood Development Plan moves to the next stage[…]