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limited expansion.

6. Does the plan set the framework for future Y The Neighbourhood Plan does intend to set a
development consent of projects (not just framework for future development consent of
projects in annexes to the EIA Directive)? (Art projects, including land allocated for housing.
3.4)
7. Is the plans sole purpose to serve the N The purpose of the Neighbourhood Plan is not
national defence or civil emergency, OR is it a for any of the projects listed in Art 3.8, 3.9.
financial or budget PP, OR is it co-financed by
structural funds or EAGGF programmes 2000 to
2006/7? (Art 3.8, 3.9)
8. Is it likely to have a significant effect on the N The Neighbourhood Plan is not intending
environment? (Art. 3.5) allocating any sites for development and would
seek to restrict future housing to small scale
areas within the settlement boundary of Ickford
subject to general policies of the plan. There is a
policy which supports economic development
but only replacement of existing small business
sites or limited expansion.
1 (a) the degree to which the plan or N The Ickford Neighbourhood Plan is intended to
programme sets a framework for projects set out a spatial vision for the designated
and other activities, either with regard to Neighbourhood Area and provide objectives
the location, nature, size and operating and policies to guide sustainable development
conditions or by allocating resources coming forward. However the plan is not
allocating any sites for development.
1 (b) the degree to which the plan or N The Ickford Neighbourhood Plan, where
programme influences other plans or possible, will respond to rather than influence
programmes including those in a hierarchy. other plans or programmes. A Neighbourhood
Plan can only provide policies for the area it
covers while the policies at the District and
National level provide a strategic context for
the Ickford Neighbourhood Plan to be in general
conformity with.

None of the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan
are anticipated to have a direct impact on other
plans in neighbouring areas.
1 (c) the relevance of the plan or N Proposals to be set out in the Ickford
programme for the integration of Neighbourhood Plan will look to balance
environmental considerations in particular environmental, social and economic
with a view to promoting sustainable considerations of sustainable development.
development However the Ickford Neighbourhood Plan early
draft recognises that for rural communities such
as Ickford, the importance of the surrounding
environment is particularly acute.

It is considered that the Ickford Neighbourhood
Plan early draft in its sensitive and mitigating
policies to address constraints may have a
positive impact on local environmental assets
and places valued by local people in the

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