Cllr R Hawkesford (Chair)

Cllr T Peterkin

Cllr T Charteress

C Lloyd

M Woolley

Motion Agreed:- Apologies had been received from Cllr Charteress – no other apologies had been received.

There were no declarations of interest

Motion Agreed:- It was resolved that the minutes of 11^th June 2018 be approved as an accurate reflection of that meeting.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that the volunteers expressing an interest in assisting with the Neighbourhood Plan be forwarded copies of the minutes of meetings and encouraged to read the HPNP website for information. Further, all volunteers would be asked how they could assist with the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan, and to advise any skills / experience they could offer, for example, leaflet drop; photography; planning; development; media in order to assist in delegating tasks / roles / responsibilities.

Members re-capped on the open day and questionnaire results and made comment that the results had indicated residents were not averse to some development in the parish but wished to retain the character and rural atmosphere, including the clear demarcation and identities of each village. Out of 185 questionnaires returned, 26 had been incorrectly completed, leaving a total of 135 which offered a completion rate of 73%. Of those correctly completed questionnaires the results were as follows:-

Parish Characteristics:- 21.8%

Our Countryside:- 21.5%

Our Community facilities:- 16.6%

Housing:- 15.9%

Recreational Facilities:- 14.7%

Local Employment:- 9.5%

SNC had indicated that they were happy with the approach taken by HPNPSG, that is, that the plan was not just concentrating on housing and development but the inclusion of recreational facilities and employment needs.

Key words picked out from the completed questionnaires were as follows:-

A need for a bus service; café; cycle paths; doctors; facilities for teenagers; better broadband; small rural business units; infrastructure; retention of villages and their individual characteristics;

Dog walking & walking routes; affordable housing; bungalows; mixed housing; retirement homes; starter homes; social housing; smaller homes.

Members discussed information received that housing in St Georges was part of the NRDA and so could not be included in the plan despite residents of St Georges being able to vote in the referendum. It was acknowledged that this could cause an anomaly. SNC were continuing to prepare the local plan, although the relevance was queried given the current Local Government Reorganisation. Comment was made that housing needs was driving the need for a local plan in the area but until such time the WNJCS was the official document to work with. It was observed that the inability to use the St Georges area would affect the housing needs assessment but it was noted that carrying out a housing needs assessment was certainly required.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that a detailed assessment  of the pros and cons of each identified site was required, and other locations recognised too. Moreover, that some sites may be outside the village confines. Moreover, that a site visit should be arranged to consider all locations and how these fitted in with the wishes of the residents identified from the questionnaires.

Members discussed information received that housing in St Georges was part of the NRDA and so could not be included in the plan despite residents of St Georges being able to vote in the referendum. It was acknowledged that this could cause an anomaly. SNC were continuing to prepare the local plan, although the relevance was queried given the current Local Government Reorganisation. Comment was made that housing needs was driving the need for a local plan in the area but until such time the WNJCS was the official document to work with. It was observed that the inability to use the St Georges area would affect the housing needs assessment but it was noted that carrying out a housing needs assessment was certainly required.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that a detailed assessment  of the pros and cons of each identified site was required, and other locations recognised too. Moreover, that some sites may be outside the village confines. Moreover, that a site visit should be arranged to consider all locations and how these fitted in with the wishes of the residents identified from the questionnaires.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that the draft plan would be reviewed.

See item NP/05/07/18 for details of identified key issues.

The key issues for Hackleton Parish, as identified in the questionnaire responses, would form part of the vision and objectives for Hackleton. In essence the overriding response was that ‘This was a place where people wanted to live’ and that a central hub was something residents wanted.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that C Lloyd would amend the vision and objectives and forward to Members for assessment and approval.

Members were keen that Hackleton Parish should not become a dormitory parish and that sustainability should include the protection of parish / village life as well as energy usage.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that the Clerk would investigate whether there was any organisation who could assist and offer guidance with regard to a sustainability appraisal. Members were also encouraged to review completed ‘made’ Neighbourhood Plans.

Action Agreed:- A list of trees with TPOs was required; that justification for the identification of non-listed properties was necessary; that green spaces should be clearly identified; and that any such elements be identified on a map.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that the Housing Needs Assessment application continue. Further, that sites identified to date be considered by Members.

Action Agreed:- That the group would continue to consider working from home requirements and encourage broadband and home working. Further, a statement would be prepared supporting rural related industries.

Members were updated on the status of the MUGA project.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that a statement be prepared for the plan indicating that all development should have access to recreational facilities.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that, whilst many buildings had been identified, justification and supporting evidence was required for each one.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that the NP website required promotion and C Lloyd agreed to make contact with NNPulse and enquire as to whether it could be included in the publication. Further, a review of communication would commence to ensure it met with the requirements of as many people as possible, including those with visual impairment.

Action Agreed:- It was agreed that Michael Wellock would drive the meeting 23^rd July 2018, but that the agenda should include the following:- 2^nd June Open Day; Housing Needs Assessment; Call for Sites; Specific needs / requirements.