How to address design and character within a neighbourhood plan An informative video by Planning Aid England about how to do a design and character assessment as part of your neighbourhood plan. They discuss common themes and issues raised by neighbourhood planning groups, how the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out what design policy can and can't do, and how to reinforce local distinctiveness through your neighbourhood plan. They also talk through how to do a character assessment : what it is, why you might produce one, how to use the information it produces and what the benefits are. This is backed up by real life examples from neighbourhood planning groups. Find out more about SBNF's own development working group here: http://www.shorehambeachforum.com/regeneration #design #housing #heritage

Big turnout to view first draft policies for Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan UPDATE: We have been collecting residents' feedback, suggestions and support for the first draft policies over the past year, see the results here: Regeneration feedback > Facilities feedback > Green & Blue feedback > Transport & Movement > Approximately 200 Shoreham Beach residents attended the recent Have Your Say days to comment on the first Draft Policies for the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan. A group of community-spirited volunteers - Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum (SBNF) - have been busy co-designing the Plan for the past two years through regular engagement with local residents and community groups. The Plan gives communities a chance to influence the future development of their neighbourhood for the next 15 years and everyone who lives or works on Shoreham beach is free to participate. Around 400 members have now joined SBNF and have the opportunity to take part through face-to-face public events, dedicated working group meetings, online discussion forums, social media and a dedicated website: www.shorehambeachforum.com . The latest public consultations were held at The Harbour Club on the evening of Thursday 6th October and again on Saturday 8th October. Both events were well attended. Saturday’s event was particularly lively, with a diverse range of attendees from toddlers to pensioners and houseboat owners to yacht owners. All attendees marked their residence on a map, and the organisers were pleased to see a good turnout from all areas in the designated Plan area. The Port Authority, Friends of Shoreham Beach, AECOM, The Environment Agency and Adur District Council were also represented at the event. On Thursday James Appleton - Adur & Worthing District Council Chief Planner - explained that if approved, the Neighbourhood Plan will “sit alongside the Local Plan for the District”... ”both are legal documents which have to be taken into account when the Planning committee makes decisions on planning applications.” A resident asked the crucial question “…will the Plan make any difference to decisions.” Professor Mike Gibson - the Forum’s planning consultant - pointed out that there is clear evidence of examples where appeals by developers are turned down by the government. Due to proposals being in conflict with the Neighbourhood Plan. However, James Appleton was very positive about the progress of the Shoreham Beach Plan to date. Neighbourhood Plans are on the increase across the country. They offer an important opportunity for residents and local businesses, to help shape both the development and conservation of their neighbourhood. Shoreham Beach has changed a lot over the years - and continues to grapple with the ever-present pressure to regenerate and develop, alongside wanting to conserve its unique landscape and somewhat eclectic nature. This year alone sees developments at Ferry Road, Tidal Wall improvements and commercial opportunities at Beach Green. James Fuller from the Environment Agency gave a detailed explanation of the timing of the tidal wall works and took questions from the audience. SBNF Chairman Dawn Clenton-Sparey: “We think it’s really important local people - of all ages, here - have a chance to positively influence how the area develops in the future. We are really encouraged by how many people have got involved with the Neighbourhood Plan so far - and the brilliant ideas they’ve put forward for The Beach.” The Forum’s Working Groups presented a wide range of proposals. Including the designation of Local Green Spaces to give additional protection from unwanted development; the provision of an indoor community facility in the proposed café development; a Neighbourhood Design Review Panel - to provide professionally informed residents’ comments on planning applications (for development on the Beach). Together with a video showcasing a ‘future Shoreham Beach’ - focusing on transport issues and opportunities. Friends of Shoreham Beach contributed to the exhibition to emphasise the vital importance of the Local Nature Reserve. Independent - government funded - urban planning specialists AECOM (commissioned by the Forum) presented “What if...” options for: the future of Beach Green; a new school site; parking solutions; allotments and housing. This is now being revised before we publish it online. What next? The Have Your Say days generated over 100 pages of comments, feedback and suggestions. The various working groups of the Forum will now analyse the feedback and use it to refine the draft policies and objectives. All exhibition materials have now been uploaded to the website and there will soon be an online survey to give those who did not have a chance to attend the public events to also have their say. The accompanying video, entitled Shoreham Beach: then, now, future?’ was produced by local eco-designer Mike Whelan. it is a collection of suggestions made by local residents which have been brought to life through the use of computer graphics in order to ‘prototype’ the ideas in a virtual tour of the area. Mike Whelan said: “it was great to see younger residents engage with the process through watching the video - they started to understand the potential benefits of the Plan and how they could contribute. One young girl excitedly told me the video had given her an idea and she went on to draw various plans on our activity sheets.” The video will be updated to incorporate some of the feedback and suggestions gathered at the events before being published to the website. After the online feedback process is complete, the Forum will prepare what is called the ‘Pre-submission Consultation Draft Plan.’ Which by law will be required to be open to public consultation for a minimum of 6 weeks before it is submitted to the council officers. After checking that the Plan meets all legal requirements and has been properly prepared, the Council organises a second 6 week public consultation. Before arranging for an Independent Examination by an ‘approved planning inspector.’ The final stage is a yes/no referendum, with all those living and working on the Beach eligible to vote. The approval of the Plan will require a majority of votes cast. The latest Have Your Say days were held on the 6th and 8th of October 2016. More information at www.shorehambeachforum.com #design

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Green Space & Community Facilities survey now online If you want to shape the future of our neighbourhood and have any views on issues like the Beach Green cafe or skate parks on the beach - if you want the facts and would like some control - fill in this questionnaire ! So far we've heard strong views about our open spaces, social places and school spaces. This workshop refines ideas and opinions about all the key sites on Shoreham Beach. The Neighbourhood Forum (SBNF) is not making any proposals at this stage, but is enabling as many local residents and businesses as possible to input to the next stage - the development of draft policies. If you live or work on Shoreham Beach (and were UNABLE to attend our Have Your say day in February 2016) this is your opportunity to take part. Please share with any local residents or businesses that have an interest in the future of our area. Short link to survey: http://bit.ly/sbnf- 2016 -2 Long Link to survey: http://www.shorehambeachforum.com/community- facilities -workshop-feb-2016 #BeachGreen #design #survey #heritage #planning

Top of Page NP Policy Map Local Plan Map Issues & Opportunities Traffic Accidents Traffic Concerns Cycling & Walking Routes Activity Tracker Maps Interactive Maps of Shoreham Beach Development Plans Character Latest Plan Maps Issues Issues vote Cherished Views vote Aspirations vote NP Policy Map Draft SBNF Policy Index Map (2022) View draft Plan Policies here > Adur Local Plan 2017 Map View Adur Local Plan interactive map (GIS) > Local Plan Map Transport Maps Click on icons for details and comments by local residents. * Red = Transport related issues * Blue = existing cycling/walking routes and parking facilities * Orange = Popular destinations (community facilities) * Black = Possible / planned development by others (councils, developers, etc) that could have an impact on transport & movement. * Purple = SBNF draft proposals View full-screen Transport Map > Issues & Opportunities CrashMap.co.uk Information about recorded injury collisions Traffic Accidents Traffic Concerns Cycling & Walking Routes Fitness Tracker Activity Maps Millions of people upload their rides and runs to fitness tracker companies like Strava , Bike Citizens and Runtastic every week via their smartphone or GPS device. The aggregated data can be used by city planners to improve infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians. We are also using it to inform our fitness loop proposals . View detailed water activities heatmap > View detailed cycling activities map > View detailed running activities map > Activity Tracker Maps

HELP US MAKE THE PLAN There are many ways to get involved: Spread the Word If you are a blogger, publisher or know anyone who works or lives on Shoreham Beach, please... link to this website invite people to our next event print this page and give it to someone without internet access spread the word via social media (hashtag: #shorehambeach ) use the sharing buttons: Our Mission The Neighbourhood Plan aims to protect and strengthen what works here (as decided by the community) and improve what doesn’t. To do this well, we need more people to raise awareness, consult with fellow residents about the policies that affect them and help to gather the evidence to finalise the plan. Have your say and help shape the future of Shoreham Beach. ​ We are keen to involve as many people as possible - membership of the Forum is free to all who live and work in the Marine Ward. See our strategy > social Subscribe to our mailing list Get email updates Become a member Get email updates & invites Comment on issues Vote at AGMs Have your say Our members map shows how many of you have already got involved Join us Share our Facebook posts Join Nextdoor.com group Discuss on LinkedIn Subscribe to video channel Print & display this poster in your window click on the image to download > Join a Working Group and take part in the discussion Community Facilities Group Development & Regeneration Transport and Movement Group Green Neighbourhood Group Community Engagement Facts 2015/6 > ​ 2017 > ​ 2019 Draft Consultation Statement > Help to fund the plan Our community engagement activities are part-funded by grants and donations. Budget cuts are affecting our ability to complete The Plan. If you believe a Neighbourhood Plan is important, please consider donating a small amount via credit card or Paypal. Donations are separate from membership status. Donate £1 Donate £5 Choose amount Funding

Key stages in the process of preparing our Neighbourhood Plan All Drafts Latest Revision Plan Status Funding Aspirations Guidance Tasks & Action Status Stakeholders Outcome Plan︎ Project and Get Partners Plan︎ Project and Get Partners Clarify why a plan is needed. Publicise the intention to produce a plan. Identify and contact key local partners. Dialogue with the local planning authority. Produce a project plan with costings. Funding Info > LPA Founders Local Press Involve the Community Publicity. Engage local partners. Broad issues. Provide feedback. Attend Our Events > Engagement group Local Community Urban Character Study︎ Determine the neighbourhood area. Submit neighbourhood area proposal. LPA consults. LPA approval. Comment on Report > LPA SBNF Create Neighbourhood Forum Put together prospective neighbourhood forum. Submit forum proposal. LPA consults. LPA determines area. See Constitution > LPA Forum Committee Identify Stakeholders & Resources Reach out to local businesses and community groups. Work with local press Gather resources See Community Links > Engagement group SBRA FOSB FOSF etc. Build Evidence Review existing evidence. Identify gaps in evidence. Compile new evidence. Analysis of evidence. Get Involved > Working groups Local community Themes, Aims, Vision, Options Identify key issues and themes. Prioritise issues and themes. Develop key aims. Look at options. See Vision & Objectives > Working groups Local community Consultant Draft the Plan Policies, proposals, site allocations. Consider sustainability, diversity, equality, implementation & monitoring. Join a Working Group > Working groups Local community AECOM Consultant Consult Consultations on draft plan. Amend plan. See Surveys > LPA Working groups Local community Consultant Separate Mandatory Policies from Aspirations Supplementary proposals do not require planning consent and do not need to be deliverable within 15 years. Not subject to Referendum. Vote on Aspirations > LPA Working groups Consultant Create Design Guide / SPD Combine Planning Briefs Find a balance between technical specificity and a succinct description of what is required. See Document > LPA Working groups Consultant Re-Designate the Forum Gather support. Apply. Respond to any objections. Refresh membership. See Application > Committee JSC Hold AGM Proxy voting option Elect Committee incl. group leaders Recruit and update members See Minutes > Committee Members Local Councillors Raise More Funds Apply for Grants. Crowdfunding. Seek Donations. See Funding Options > Locality Committee Local community Review and Gather more Evidence Fill gaps in evidence. Consider demographic changes. ​ Vote on Issues > Committee Working groups All members Discuss Online Discuss unresolved issues and ideas via new online forum and social media Discuss Online > All members Working groups Align with Local Plan Revisions Must be in general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for the wider district area. Adopted 2017. Reviewed every five years See District Plan > Committee Working groups LPA Negotiate with Planning Authority Meetings with the local authority - who are also the major land-owner - to clarify and approve draft policies. This is a time-consuming process See Policy Debate > Committee Planning Consultant LPA Align with new legislation Review changes to National Planning Policy, Human Rights, SDGs and EU laws after Brexit. See Guidance > Committee Working groups LPA Public Engagement Events Have Your Say Day and/or workshops. Online surveys. Analyse feedback. Amend the Plan. See Events > Committee Working groups Members Community Regulation 14 Consultation Process Public consultation organised by the Forum (6 weeks) Analyse Results Fine-tune the Plan See Latest Draft > Committee Working groups Members Community Amendments and Screening Possible SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Possible Independent Examination See Latest Draft > Committee Working groups LPA Independent examiners Submit the Plan Submit final version to Local Planning Authority (LPA). LPA publicises for 6 weeks Subscribe for Updates > Committee LPA Referendum Hold referendum (28 days). ​ Note: Marine Ward is not designated as a Business Area, so unfortunately, if you work in the area but you are not a resident, you cannot vote. More info > LPA All residents Plan Completion Decisions on planning applications will be made using both the Local Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan. Once the Plan is made, the community may decide to make an update during the 15 year period if the Neighbourhood Plan conflicts with a new council plan (Local Plan) or if it becomes outdated. More info > LPA Forum Monitoring the Plan The implementation of the completed Plan will need to be monitored and progress will need to be measured to ensure objectives are met. It will be for the local community to agree a successor body to monitor, implement and review the NP through a neighbourhood organisation which is fully representative of homeowners and tenants and all parts of the designated Neighbourhood Area. More info > Forum Design Review Panel Community groups, i.e. SBRA, FOSB, etc.

SBNF Winter 2020 Update for Beach News We publish updates about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan in every edition of Beach News. Here's a copy of the latest update from our Engagement Officer: Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Forum’s application to be re-designated was duly taken to Adur District Council’s Joint Strategic Committee (JSC) in July. The JSC, comprising Executive Members from the Council's ruling Conservative Group, required further information before it could reach a final decision. To assist the JSC, the Forum has produced an Action Plan to address the matters raised at the July meeting. In addition the Forum has requested a meeting with ADC Planning Officers ahead of the meeting of the JSC to review progress on the emerging Neighbourhood Plan and agree the programme of work needed to complete it. A joint meeting between committee members of the Forum and of Shoreham Beach Residents’ Association (SBRA), chaired by the County Councillor for Shoreham South, Cllr Kevin Boram, was held on October 12th to seek SBRA support for redesignation. SBRA has agreed to a further meeting with SBNF to discuss the emerging Neighbourhood Plan. It is the hope and ambition of the Forum that all this work will secure the JSC’s approval for re-designation in December. The Forum will then be in a position to press ahead to complete the process of producing the Draft Neighbourhood Plan early in the New Year for full consultation with Beach residents in the Spring. After any final amendments, the Forum will submit the Plan to ADC who will organise an Independent Examination and a Referendum when all Marine Ward residents on the Electoral Register will be able to vote. The Forum is keen to encourage further engagement with the community to help refine the Neighbourhood Plan. We strongly encourage residents to join the Forum and participate in our consultation events. This is your opportunity to have a say in the future development of the Beach. Visit the Forum website www.shorehambeachforum.com for full details. Alternatively you can contact the Chair of the Management Committee , Cllr Dave Collins, on 07956 759949 or via the contact form . You can read the full magazine here > #Press

Draft Planning Brief for Beach Green Community Hub You may be aware that Adur Council is again advertising the Beach Green toilet block site as a development opportunity. The Forum Committee have prepared a Draft Planning Brief which sets out the views of local residents about the future development of the site. Crucially it provides the evidence to substantiate the view that the local community needs and wants more than just a public toilet incorporated in the building. The need is for a building that will be both a commercially viable café and a community hub. You can comment directly on the brief document here If you would like to have a say in community facilities, visit the Community Facilities Working Group page or sign up as a member of our Neighbourhood Forum #BeachGreen #funding #planning #heritage #design

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To see this working, head to your live site. Categories All Posts My Posts SBNF Members' Forum This is currently in development mode - as a possible replacement to Google Groups. Please follow the Code of Conduct Create New Post General Discussions Welcome to our new discussion group for Forum members who live and work on Shoreham Beach. subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 2 Follow Development & Regeneration A space for residents to develop regeneration policies for the Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan. subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 0 Follow Recreation, sport, MUGA How to meet the leisure needs of residents and visitors - young and old subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 0 Follow Transport & Movement Cycling facilities, walkways and ideas about better parking subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 0 Follow Sustainability Discussions about protecting and enhancing the natural environment and biodiversity subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 3 Follow New Posts SBNF Jan 10, 2022 Funding the Plan and its Projects General Discussions Once the Plan is approved, who will manage the funding of community projects? If you'd like to join a group to manage Forum funding and fundraise for community projects after the Plan is complete, please click here to share ideas and join the discussion: https://www.shorehambeachforum.com/group/funding-group Like 0 comments 0 SBNF Oct 09, 2021 Code of Conduct General Discussions Do not say anything here that would not be appropriate in a face-to-face public setting. The content of discussions may be scrutinised by an independent examiner in order to demonstrate public engagement. We reserve the right to remove any content that does not comply with the following T&Cs. Check for duplicate content Someone might have already created a post similar to yours, or answered your question. Use the search tool and check the FAQs. Respect one another Everyone has a different point of view so feel free to respectfully disagree. Please be kind and courteous at all times. Be respectful of others’ privacy Being in this group depends on our trust of one another. Do not share defamatory gossip or sensitive information. See our privacy policy for more info. No sales or spam Any commercial interests must be declared upfront. Direct selling to or spamming other members is not allowed. Copyright infringement and trademarks When sharing others people’s posts, images and other content, do not infringe on their copyright or claim other people’s materials as your own. Stay on Topic Keep posts relevant to the scope, objectives and principles of the Neighbourhood Plan. Like 0 comments 0 SBNF Oct 08, 2021 More trees on Shoreham Beach? Sustainability Some members have long argued that the Plan should include measures to protect existing trees and plant more on the Beach. The 2020 West Sussex Tree Plan recognises that trees have a significantly positive impact on the economy, society, mental health, physical health and the environment. However, some residents say: "if you want trees, go live in the town". Do you think the Plan should do more to protect and/or enhance tree growth on the Beach? Like 0 comments 0 Forum - Frameless