15 Dec

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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 to a Neighbourhood Planning Referendum.” We expect the referendum to take place onRead more about Questions, as the referendum approaches[…]

31 Aug

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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[…]

21 Jun

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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[…]

16 Nov

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Pop-in to catch-up on the Neighbourhood Plan

Next Steps for our Neighbourhood Plan? We’re holding a set of Drop-In sessions in Iden Green, Benenden, and East End. Please pop along to find out more about what happens to now the Regulation 14 consultation has closed, or the next stages of the Neighbourhood Planning process, or indeed if you’ve a specific query aboutRead more about Pop-in to catch-up on the Neighbourhood Plan[…]

08 Apr

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Rough Draft Consultation: Now Closed

The rough draft plan was launched at: Exhibition & Presentation on Saturday 23rd February Benenden Village Hall, doors open 1:30pm; Presentation 2-3pm; Exhibition closed 4pm Thanks to all those that contributed so far, and the 130-ish residents that managed to get along to see the exhibition and plan materials. Consultation on this Rough DraftRead more about Rough Draft Consultation: Now Closed[…]

25 Feb

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23 February: Planning for Publication

The Rough Draft is launched … The NDP Steering Group have spent late January and early February working to finalise the first draft plan in time for its publication. The plan covers the five main areas of activity for the NDP and although we have been sharing progress of each group at Steering Group meetings,Read more about 23 February: Planning for Publication[…]

26 Jan

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The end of the beginning … initial consultation launch

The first NDP Steering Group meeting was held on 12 October 2017. At the time we hoped to get a plan all wrapped up within six months. Jim Boot, our experienced consultant said it would take two years. As I write this in mid-January 2019 and I can report we are not quite at the beginning ofRead more about The end of the beginning … initial consultation launch[…]

13 Nov

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Sites and sounds from the NDP update

It was great to see so many people at the village update at the Iden Green Pavilion on 29 September. For all the groups involved in the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) it was encouraging that so many people attended and wanted to know about the work that had been done since the last consultation inRead more about Sites and sounds from the NDP update[…]

13 Nov

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Autumn, and a update for the Village

On 29 September 2018 the Neighbourhood Planning Team updated the parish through a second exhibition, held at Iden Green Pavilion and attended by 97 people, including residents, landowners and a senior member of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s planning team. One question raised there covered a rather important issue concerning future housing developments: why are theRead more about Autumn, and a update for the Village[…]

20 Sep

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29th September – Village Update

Our next event is on Saturday, 29th September, in the Iden Green Pavilion. It’s a drop-in exhibition, so pop along between 10 and 12 am to see the latest update from each of the Working Groups. Each Group is starting to pull together the work they’ve done over the summer into draft Policies that willRead more about 29th September – Village Update[…]