Residents encouraged to help shape future development in local parishes
South Kesteven District Council is asking residents, businesses and local stakeholders to have their say on key planning documents for Hough on the Hill and Barrowby.
Neighbourhood Plans help local communities influence how their area develops. They set out planning policies and priorities that will guide decisions on future development.
Coun Phil Dilks, SKDC Cabinet Member for Planning, said: “The respective Neighbourhood Plans for Hough on the Hill and Barrowby are important documents which will help shape the future of their communities over the next decade and beyond.
“It is vital that residents of those areas get involved to share their views and help to support their long history, heritage and sense of communities.
“My thanks go to Hough on the Hill Parish Council and the Barrowby Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, as well as local residents, businesses and stakeholders, for their work in producing the draft plans which may inform decision making and planning permission for years to come.”
Hough on The Hill Parish is located north of Grantham, consisting of three main settlements – Gelston, Brandon and Hough on the Hill itself.
The Neighbourhood Plan for Hough on the Hill has been produced by Hough on the Hill Parish Council and looks ahead to 2036.
It focuses on sensitive development, protecting jobs and green spaces, and improving transport, infrastructure and digital connectivity.
Barrowby is located west of Grantham separated by the A1.
Neighbourhood Plans were introduced into the planning process to allow communities to take responsibility for guiding development in their area.
Both consultations are open until 11.59pm on Friday March 13. They can be found online at: www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planning-building-control/planning-policy-local-plans/neighbourhood-plans