Parish Objectives
Community Objectives - Development
1a To protect the largely open, rural landscape character, key views, local green spaces and significant green wedges that ensure the settlements remain distinct and separate.
1b To ensure development does not adversely affect the use and enjoyment of public or permissive paths, especially the Viking Way.
1c To ensure development meets the needs of the local community, especially for housing and local businesses, to support a diverse and thriving community.
1d To ensure development is of appropriate scale and quality that enhances the rural character and appearance of the area.
1e To protect the appearance and setting of the existing listed buildings within the parishes.
1f To ensure development contributes to a carbon net-zero future in the construction of new buildings and the generation of renewable energy.
Community Objectives – Environment
2a To protect and enhance the built and rural environment, to make this a more attractive and beautiful place to live and play for both residents and visitors.
2b To support and work with landowners to maintain and enhance the local landscape and wildlife in partnership with working agricultural businesses.
Community Objectives - Community
3a To maintain and improve existing community facilities eg. the village hall, the church, the school and the local pub.
3b To maximise the recreational opportunities provided by the extensive walking routes through the parishes and the public spaces, to make them accessible to all where practicable.
3c To support development that promotes healthy activities where it is appropriate to the setting and character.
3d To seek appropriate new community facilities through negotiations with landowners for example. public open space, play area and community parking.
3e To enhance the sense of place through the use of consistent and well-designed features such as interpretation, signage, entrance features, seating or planting.
3f To encourage inclusive consultation on planning matters between developers and within the parishes.