In accordance with Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations, Albury Parish Council is publishing its draft Neighbourhood Plan for formal consultation.
The consultation period runs between 13th July – 31st August.
The Albury Neighbourhood Plan (Draft available here) has been prepared by a group of residents and parish councillors and sets a vision for the parish for the next 15 years. The plan has been through a long process of evidence gathering and consultation and identifies sites for small-scale development of affordable housing and includes policies to address the following topics:
| Number | Topic |
| ANP 1 | Design and Design Codes |
| ANP 2 | Albury Village Conservation Areas |
| ANP 3 | Affordable Homes to Meet Local Needs |
| ANP 4 | Infill Residential Development |
| ANP 5 | Heritage |
| ANP 6 | Local Services & Community Facilities |
| ANP 7 | Commercial & Land-Based Activities & Uses |
| ANP 8 | Rural Enterprises |
| ANP 9 | Tourism |
| ANP 10 | Tourist Accommodation |
| ANP 11 | Local Green Spaces |
| ANP 12 | Dark Skies |
| ANP 13 | Biodiversity |
| ANP 14 | Important Views |
| ANP 15 | Net Zero, Climate Change & Building Design |
| ANP 16 | Renewable Energy |
| ANP 17 | Flood Risk |
| ANP 18 | Sustainable Transport & Parking |
| ANP 19 | Allotments |
Public Consultation Events
If you’d like to hear more about the plan, we’d encourage you come along to one of our upcoming Village Hall events to view the plan, ask questions, and discuss the policies with members of the neighbourhood planning steering group:
| Date | Time |
| Monday 13th July | 19:30 - 21:00 |
| Saturday 25th July | 10:00 - 11:30 |
If you can’t make these dates, we will also be hosting drop-in session in the Memorial Library where a member of the steering group can talk you through the plan.
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday 21st July | 10.00 – 11.00 |
| Wednesday 29th July | 09.00 – 10.00 |
| Thursday 6th August | 17.00 – 18.00 |
| Friday 14th August | 10.00 – 11.00 |
| Saturday 22nd August | 10.00 – 11.00 |
| Monday 24st August | 18.00 – 19.00 |
We want your views on the Neighbourhood Plan
To ensure our submission is successful, the independent examiner needs to see that we have captured the views of the whole parish. Your views will inform the final version of the Plan.
Please note that when submitting your comments, you must provide your name and address for your feedback
Have Your Say: Fill Out the Questionnaire
The easiest way to provide feedback is using the online questionnaire that you can access via the QR code below or by clicking here.
Or you can send your comments by email to [email protected] - please remember to include your name and address.
Or in writing to the following address:
Albury Parish Council, C/O Tim Wall, Pippins, The Street, Albury, Surrey, GU5 9AE
The Neighbourhood Plan and Strategic Environmental Assessment can be viewed below but if you would like to view a paper copy please visit one of the consultation events, or alternatively a copy is available at the Post Office or Drummond Arms.
Below are links to:
- The Draft Plan
- The Steering Group Affordable Housing Site Selection Report
- The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Report for the Plan
These support docs are also embedded in the main report.
What Happens after the consultation?
Following the Draft Plan consultation, we will be considering all comments received and finalising the plan which will then be submitted to Guildford Borough Council later in the summer for an independent examination. If the examination is successful, a referendum will be held where we will ask for your approval of the plan. If residents vote in favour, the plan will be adopted by Guildford later this year and the plan and its policies will be used by Guildford Borough Council in determining planning applications in the parish.
This is your chance to give us feedback and contribute to the future of the parish. The consultation period is an important part of the Neighbourhood Plan process to demonstrate to Guildford Borough Council that we’ve made every possible attempt to capture the views of parishioners, so we’d encourage you to take time to view the policies and send us your feedback as this will help ensure the plan’s examination is successful in readiness for the final referendum.
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