The Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document prepared by the local community to influence land development and related social, economic and environmental matters

1. The proposed Neighbourhood
Area is submitted to the local
planning
authority for designation.
After consultation the planning
authority publicises its decision
.
Neighbourhood Area is
designated
Steering Group set up to
develop the Neighbourhood
Plan with the local community.
Community consultation
and engagement
During 2015
The community’s views form
the basis for the vision, aims
and planning policies
in the draft Neighbourhood
Plan.
The local community is
consulted on the
draft Neighbourhood Plan.
Planned early 2016
The Neighbourhood Plan
is amended following
consultation with the local
community and submitted to
the local planning authority.
Planned mid 2016
The local planning authority
checks the Neighbourhood
Plan and it is examined by an
independent examiner.
The local community votes on
the Neighbourhood Plan in a
public referendum.
Planned late 2016
When more than 50% vote in
favour of the Neighbourhood
Plan, it becomes a legal
document which developers
MUST observe.
Neighbourhood Plan for Pool-in-Wharfedale
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, YOUR PLAN, YOUR FUTURE
The Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document prepared by the local community to influence
land development and related social, economic and environmental matters.
Our Neighbourhood Plan will establish a vision and policies for the future development
of our community over the next 20 years.

2. Meet the
Neighbourhood
Steering
Group!
We aim to develop
the Neighbourhood
Plan
•based on the
community’s views and
aspirations
•so that it will preserve
the history and character
of our village
•so that it will encourage
a responsible, innovative
and sustainable future
for Pool Dr. Alexa Ruppertsberg
I joined the steering group because
I care about Pool and would like
to contribute to a better future.
Gavin Barlow
I joined the steering group because
I want to make sure that Pool
remains the village that our community
wants for the future, by listening to
what people have to say so that
the Neighbourhood Plan represents
everyone.
Cllr Barry Anderson
I joined the steering group because
as the local Councillor covering Pool
I want to play a part in the development
of the Neighbourhood Plan and to
help and support residents with
its formation.
Pat Lazenby
I joined the steering group because as
keeper of Pool archives and instigator
of our conservation area, I am able to
contribute by supplying old and more
recent maps and photos, together with
historical facts and figures concerning
our Domesday village.
Cllr Joanna Rowling
I started the process for the Parish
Council because I care passionately
about the future of Pool-in-Wharfedale.
Nicola Griffin
I joined the steering group because
I wanted to help preserve the beauty
of the Wharfe Valley.
Cllr Ailsa Bearpark
I joined the steering group because
this is a great opportunity to shape
the future of our community; to keep
all that is good and influence
change to our advantage –
let's go for it!
Catherine Gamble
I joined the steering group because I have
recently moved to the neighbourhood and,
as I intend to stay here for the foreseeable
future, I want to be involved in designing a
positive future for Pool in Wharfedale.”:
Jeremy Griffin
I joined the steering group because
it is important for a plan to be hatched
facilitating neighbourhood desires,
control, and sanction over any local
development which impacts on us
- the people who live here.
Jean Fisher
I joined the steering group because
I'd like to help shape the future
development to retain what I feel is
important about the village, and
believe any growth should enhance
or complement current village life.
Neighbourhood Plan for Pool-in-Wharfedale
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, YOUR PLAN, YOUR FUTURE

3. How can you get
involved and
help?
Share your
views
Keep up to
date!
Event on:
Spaces
Event on:
Living
Event on:
Transport
Event on:
Business
Come to our
engagement
events!
March
May July
Septem
ber
www.poolplan.co.uk
https://en-gb.facebook.com/piwnp
Neighbourhood Plan for Pool-in-Wharfedale
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, YOUR PLAN, YOUR FUTURE