[15K Neighbourhood priorities statements]

[Neighbourhood priorities statements]

[15K  Neighbourhood priorities statements]

[(1)     Any qualifying body may make a statement, to be known as a “neighbourhood priorities statement”, which summarises what the body considers to be the principal needs and prevailing views, of the community in the neighbourhood area in relation to which the body is authorised, in respect of local matters.

(2)     “Local matters” are such matters as the Secretary of State may prescribe, relating to—

(a)     development, or the management or use of land, in or affecting the neighbourhood area,

(b)     housing in the neighbourhood area,

(c)     the natural environment in the neighbourhood area,

(d)     the economy in the neighbourhood area,

(e)     public spaces in the neighbourhood area,

(f)     the infrastructure, facilities or services available in the neighbourhood area, or

(g)     other features of the neighbourhood area.

(3)     A qualifying body may modify or revoke a neighbourhood priorities statement that has effect, for the time being, for the neighbourhood area in relation to which the body is authorised.

(4)     A neighbourhood priorities statement has effect from the time it is published by a relevant local planning authority and ceases to have effect upon such an authority publishing

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