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Foreword

A Neighbourhood Plan is a new type of planning document, introduced in the Localism
Act 2011, which allows local people to have a say in the future growth and
development of their community.

The Ashurst Wood Neighbourhood Plan sets out a number of policies all of which have
the aim of preserving the unique characteristics of Ashurst Wood, whilst welcoming
improvements and change that will ensure the vibrancy of the community into the
future. Policies cover the protection of the countryside and local amenities, support
for local businesses and provision of new sustainable housing development. Although
construction of homes is a controversial issue, we need new homes to contribute
towards the wider need in the district and to ensure a supply of suitable affordable
and market homes for local residents who wish to stay in the village close to family,
friends or employment.

The Plan and its supporting background documents were prepared, following
significant public consultation, by a Steering Group set up by Ashurst Wood Village
Council (formerly Ashurst Wood Parish Council) and consisting of:

Jenny Forbes Jonathan Samways Rob Bright
Margaret Bussell Di Bright Steve Coomber

In addition the following have made valuable contributions to the work of the Steering
Group:

Robert Lewin Sue Masey Dan Chase
Trevor Dawn Sheila Latham Sally Beaumont
Susan Wellerd Don Sinclair Brian Phillips
David Loveday Derek Wailes Karen Lindsay
Caroline Leet Rebecca Roberts

as well as a number of residents who assisted with door to door delivery and
collection of the Residents’ Survey.

On behalf of the parish of Ashurst Wood I would like to thank everyone who has been
involved with the project. I would also like to thank the following for their assistance
and support:

 John Hoad from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England for initial
advice and workshop under Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in
Planning Scheme operating until March 2013;

 Stella Scrivener, Brian Whiteley, Darren Carroll and Rachel Hogger from
Planning Aid for their advice and practical support including help with
consultations, the Character Appraisal and Sustainability Appraisal;

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