Those of you who have lived for a few years in Fairfield may remember filling in a questionnaire about yourself, your circumstances and how you would like to see Fairfield develop.

Using this and many other formal and legal steps, a Neighbourhood Plan was created. This required local authorities to consider its policies in planning applications, and it allowed us as residents to influence the protection of open spaces and local character.

This plan is now 8 years old Fairfield has been growing and it is now time for a review. There is a group beginning this process, with support from the Parish Council.  Your help will be needed to fill in an online questionnaire or the alternative paper copy that will be available.

Why bother?

What are the benefits of Neighbourhood Planning?

While it won’t let us stop development completely, and the plan must align with national policies and the local authority’s strategic plan, it does mean:

We get a say in where new homes, shops, and offices should be built and what they should look like.

We  can identify green spaces, historic sites, and community facilities we want to protect.

Once adopted, our  plan becomes part of the statutory development framework, meaning planners must consider it in decisions.

Watch out for info through your door and posters around the village. Take part and have a say!