The NP has to be compatible with certain European Union obligations regarding its effect on the environment.  For a better idea of these obligations and how the NP will meet them please see the Executive Summary as drawn up by the Senior Planning Officer at South Cambridgeshire District Council:

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

All households in the Parish will receive a booklet (available online here) summarising progress to date on the plan, including vision, objectives and draft policies. We need feedback from residents and local businesses to make sure we have correctly captured the priorities for future development in Gamlingay.
See below for details of informal drop in consultation sessions where you can come and hear all about it and ask any questions. The evening sessions on 3^rd and 15^th October will also include a short presentation at the start introducing the draft plan, and will finish by 9pm at the latest.

Date	Time	Location	Theme
Thurs 3rd October	7.30pm	Eco Hub, Kier Suite	All themes
Weds 9th October	3-5pm	Eco Hub, Kier Suite	All themes
Thurs 10th October	3-5pm	Eco Hub, Kier Suite	All themes
Fri 11th October	10am-1pm	Eco Hub, main reception	All themes
Sat 12th October	10am-12pm	Eco Hub, main reception	All themes
Tues 15th October	All day & 7.30pm as part of RSPB visit	Eco Hub-main reception	Environment

The draft plan is based on all the survey feedback and evidence gathered over the last couple of years and has objectives and policies which focus on:

• Supporting new housing that’s appropriate size, affordable and adaptable
• Protecting the open countryside and Gamlingay’s distinct landscape setting as a radial village with satellite hamlets and smallholdings
• Nurturing and growing local businesses in the Parish
• Ensuring local facilities meet the needs of our community
• Developing a network of footpaths to promote walking, cycling and riding
• Enhancing the natural environment and biodiversity of the Parish

It’s really important for everyone to tell us their views on the draft plan, themes and policies. You can do this via the form provided in the booklet, online at gamlingay-future.uk [link to Google form version of feedback form] or in person at the events.
Once all feedback has been collated, the steering group will draw up a final version of the plan so that we can proceed to final consultation, examination and Referendum later this year.
For further information, please contact the steering group via our website gamlingay-future.uk or on (01767) 650310.
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group