Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Growth Plan?
The Growth Plan will be a dedicated plan for Shirebrook, setting out plans for how Shirebrook could grow and prosper over the next five years and beyond. It will cover issues such as living and working in Shirebrook, and will particularly focus on the town centre and the Market Place and environmental issues.
Why are you carrying out this online survey?
Because we really want to hear the voices of people who live and work in Shirebrook and particularly on how people like you think Shirebrook should grow and prosper over the next five years and beyond. We are only just starting on the preparation of the Shirebrook Growth Plan, so now is the best time to help create your future!
Why did you choose the area marked on the map for this event?
The area on the map is land that has been promoted by the landowner for development within the Council’s Land Availability Assessment work. It is one of many parcels of land that have been promoted across Bolsover District, but one of the few located in Shirebrook. At this very early stage in the planning process, the Council has chosen to use this area of land as a blank canvas for this masterplanning exercise, due to it being large enough to accommodate a variety of land uses and being one logical way of growing Shirebrook.
This does not mean that it would come forward for development and, whilst the Council could support growth taking place in this general area, that type of decision has not yet been made. However, should growth be supported it is intended that the feedback from the masterplanning exercise would inform what kind of growth would be supported by the Council.
How are you engaging local people?
We are promoting the start of the preparation of the Shirebrook Growth Plan as widely as possible to try and reach as many people as possible because we think it is important that local people get a chance to create their future. We are using this survey to see what people like you think about Shirebrook as it is now, but also your thoughts on how you would want Shirebrook to change.
How will you use the results of the survey?
We will listen to all of the views received through the survey and use your views to develop draft plans for Shirebrook that we will then bring back to you for your views as we want to make sure we are going in the right direction. So if you want us to come back to you, please make sure you provide us with your contact details.
How does this survey relate to the Local Plan?
We have an up-to-date Local Plan which doesn’t need to be reviewed for several years. The Shirebrook Growth Plan will be a non-statutory planning document that will sit on top of the Local Plan for Bolsover District. It is intended that the Growth Plan will be adopted as a material consideration in the District Council’s planning processes.
Who created this Virtual Reality Event?
Bolsover District Council and their consultation partner, The Future Fox, supported Digital Urban to create this event. Digital Urban.Place are a team of leading experts focused on creating engaging digital consultations that help people physically participate in, explore and visualise proposed new developments.
How can I find out more information?
More information is available on the Council's website https://www.bolsover.gov.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=214
You can contact Bolsover District Council’s Planning Policy team on 01246 242203 or by emailing [email protected].