What is the Neighbourhood Plan?

The Plan is a document that:

• Sets out policies relating to housing; the environment and community
  sustainability that are to be used by Rutland County Council and Wing Parish Council when evaluating planning applications in the Parish; so it carries real legal weight.
• Has been developed by residents of Wing at the request of the Parish Council, rather than the Local Planning Authority (Rutland County Council); it therefore reflects the priorities and wishes of people living and working in Wing, as far as is possible within the context of planning regulations and requirements.

What is the question on the Ballot Paper?

‘Do you want Rutland County Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Wing to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’

What would a YES vote mean?

If the Plan is successful at Referendum (that is, if a simple majority vote YES) it will then be ‘made’ (adopted) by Rutland County Council. This means it will become part of the Development Plan for this area, against which planning applications will be assessed.

What would a NO vote mean?

If a simple majority vote NO to the Plan, the local protections and conditions stated in the Plan Policies will not apply and Rutland County Council will make planning decisions based solely upon Rutland-wide and national policies.

Where can I get more information?

Go to RCC’s Neighbourhood Plans webpage and scroll down to the entry for Wing:
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/planning-building-control/local-plan/neighbourhood-plans

Or go to the Wing Parish Council Website:
 https://www.wingrutland-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan

Or read a paper copy of the Plan available in Wing Village Hall and the Parish Church.

Or contact the Parish Clerk, Helen Duckering, wingclerk@gmail.com

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU VOTE -IT IS IMPORTANT
The Polling Station is Wing Village Hall
Remember you will need a Photo ID!