Deepings Business Community was asked to be part of the Neighbourhood Planning team for the Deepings. Initial input was provided by several members and since then, Chairman Andy Pelling has become an integral part of the Neighbourhood Plan project group.

Objectives of the Neighbourhood Plan for the Deepings

A good home for everyone

1. To ensure all new housing is of good design and quality, whilst contributing towards the provision of sustainable development;

2. To provide a mix of type and sizes of housing to help meet the current and future needs of the community;

3. To support the inclusion the right type of affordable housing so that all the community has the chance to live in a home that is right and affordable to them;

A prosperous and sustainable economy

4. To support new business and employment in the area that complements our existing employment provision, but also provides new space and jobs for the community;

5. To preserve our valued community facilities;

A Distinctive Local Character

6. To protect the built, historic and natural character of the Deepings and encourage new developments to provide good design and enhanced communities.

A green, clean and safe environment

7. To protect and enrich our existing green space network;

8. To support the development of a ‘’green walk’’ throughout the Deepings that is accessible to all and helps improve the health and well-being of the wider community;

9. To improve the quality of our local environment, from retaining trees and hedgerows, reducing our carbon footprint and improving our air quality;

Sustainable transport options for everyone

10. To support and encourage new local transport infrastructure and services through new developments to reduce the dependence of car use and encourage people to walk, cycle or use public transport. You can find out more by visiting the website: https://deepingsfirst.org.uk/