Pirton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 - 2031

Having attended the first village meeting about the subject, I followed the early work on the preparation of the Pirton Neighbourhood Plan. I noted the distribution and collection of the Village Questionnaire and attended the consultation meetings.

I submitted my critique of the draft plan and have noted that various views were expressed by others during the process of developing the plan.

Taken overall, the latest edition of the plan is a reasonable compromise based on the views of the village

As far as I can see, the Pirton's Neighbourhood Plan takes account of national policies and the advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
As far as possible, Pirton's Neighbourhood Plan takes into account the need for sustainable development.

North Hertfordshire District Council has not issued a Local Plan for the period up to 2031, but the Pirton Neighbourhood Plan is likely to be compatible with NHDC's future guidelines.

The need for the Pirton Neighbourhood Plan to be compatible with EU obligations now seems somewhat academic.

In my opinion the plan should be approved and moved to the next stage of the development process with the only changes being those which are absolutely essential.