Consultation on the second draft of the New Southwark Plan (NSP), presented by Tom Buttrick, Planning Policy.
Minutes:
Councillor Mark Williams, cabinet member for regeneration and new homes, gave a powerpoint presentation on the New Southwark Plan (NSP).
What is the New Southwark Plan?
- A new local plan for Southwark setting out policies for determining planning applications and identifying sites for development. It would guide further regeneration and wider improvements until 2033.
- It would replace the Core Strategy 2011 and Southwark Plan 2007.
- It would include visions for how residents want different places to change.
- An updated vision for Camberwell.
- To be adopted in 2017 after three stages of consultation.
- The preferred option (current stage) is the second stage of consultation.
Planning policies cover a range of topics including:
- Delivery of high quality affordable housing
- The creation of well designed neighbourhoods
- Protection of heritage assets
- Provision of new schools
- Supporting a strong, local economy by creating new jobs and opportunities
- Encouraging walking, cycling and good health
- Creating a cleaner, greener, safer environment.
Contact: planningpolicy@southwark.gov.uk or Tel 020 7525 4530.