Neighbourhood Plan
The Parish Council has set up a volunteer Steering Group to create a Neighbourhood Plan for North Muskham. This community-led plan will help shape how the village develops in the future, including housing, landscape, heritage, and local facilities.
Your views are central to this process. This survey is your opportunity to help shape the future of North Muskham. It includes a range of planning and village-related questions. While there are 38 questions, many are quick tick-box responses, with space for comments if you wish.
The survey can be completed online via the link below:
Paper copies are available for those without online access, at the Muskham Rural Community Centre (MRCC) and St Wilfrid’s Church, with collection boxes at both locations. If you would like a copy delivered, please contact:
Gary Hobbs – gary.hobbs4@btinternet.com 07557 022237
Thank you for taking part. Your views really do matter and will help shape the future of our village.
With best wishes,
North Muskham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
A Steering Group has been set up to examine the desirability of and the processes involved in a Neighbourhood Plan for North Muskham. A link to the North Muskham Neighbourhood Planning site can be found here NM-PLANtinyurl.com
· What it is
A neighbourhood plan is a set of policies that communities create to guide the development of their area.
· What it does
A neighbourhood plan can help communities decide where new homes, shops, and businesses should be built, and what they should look like. It can also help protect green spaces and determine what infrastructure is needed.
· How it works
A neighbourhood plan becomes part of the statutory Development Plan if it passes examination and a referendum. This means that the plan must be considered when assessing planning applications for new development in the area.
· How it's created
The process of creating a neighbourhood plan involves several stages, including forming a steering group, gathering community input, and preparing a draft plan.
· Who creates it
Town or parish councils are usually responsible for creating a neighbourhood plan, with help from community volunteers.
Volunteers
Whilst all villagers will be consulted regarding a plan and what it should involve for North Muskham we are currently asking if anyone else would like to be part of the Steering Group itself. This would involve a number of meetings, correspondence, and general commitment.
If you would like to be involved with the Steering Group please contact gary.hobbs4@btinternet.com
Thank you for your consideration
Results of the post-it exercise/survey from the village fayre held of 21st June 2025 can be found in the document below