Neighbourhood Planning
Why do we need a Neighbourhood Plan?
A neighbourhood plan gives the local community a statutory role in the planning process in this special part of the City. We are home to world-class architecture and culture as well as being a dynamic place to live – cities need this type of diversity to thrive.
A portion (25%) of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in our area would be subject to Forum influence. Without a neighbourhood plan in place that figure is 15%. The City holds a balance of £43m of unspent CIL money. In 2021/22 CIL funds received amounted to £9.8m. In that year only £4.6m was spent and allocated and only £0.6m was spent on “neighbourhood” projects in all areas. (Source: Corporation of London)
The Forum is supported by the Barbican Association and the Golden Lane Estate Residents’ Association because it strengthens local influence by:
- Creating a Neighbourhood Plan (in general conformity with the City’s Local Plan)
- Commenting on planning applications
- Influencing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) spending
Neighbourhood Plan Process
Stage 1
Getting BGLNF established
- Designation of the Neighbourhood Area
- Building an evidence base
- Publicity and engagement across our Neighbourhood
Stage 2
Preparing the Neighbourhood Plan
- Drafting our Neighbourhood Plan with input from the community and experts in relevant policy areas
- Meeting the basic conditions
- Neighbourhood consultation prior to submitting the Plan
Stage 3
Bringing the Neighbourhood Plan into force
- Submission
- Publicity
- Official independent examination
- Referendum of everyone in the Neighbourhood Area