Welcome to the Neighbourhood Plan
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The Neighbourhood Plan covers the area shown below and the land use planning document for Virginia Water that the Forum will produce must take into account the views of residents, businesses, and all that have a stake in our community and will cover many aspects of local development for example:
Housing What types of housing do we need in the Village, and where should they be located? Central Government is setting targets for the number of new homes and we can collectively identify the ideal locations that should be considered as most appropriate ensuring proper integration within our infrastructure to facilitate the growth and development of a proper community. |
Plan Boundary
Landscape and the Green Belt Virginia Water is open and retains a strong element of space and connection to the environment - how do we retain this whilst welcoming new dwellings into the community? |
Transport - Road and Rail Links
The previous 2030 Local Plan by Runnymede Council was rejected in part due to insufficient consultation on key transport corridors. Since then we have lost parking around the rail station through the loss of the Bourne Car Park Within the Neighbourhood Plan we can consider how transport links will be impacted by any new dwellings and what opportunities there are to make improvements. Schools, Shops and Amenities Virginia Water has outstanding local schools and active community centres. |
The aim of our Virginia Water Neighbourhood Plan is to make Virginia Water a better place for living safely by improved connectivity and accessibility, living well through improvements to open space, landscaping and infrastructure and supporting a family-oriented housing offer by enhancements to our recreation, learning and achievement facilities.
We all value this urban area we live in and we are seeking your thoughts on what YOU believe is valuable and worth protecting in our neighbourhood, and the things you feel could be improved specifically within your area for your future and our future generations.
Your feedback is of paramount importance to us, for us to correctly guide the development of OUR overall Neighbourhood Plan in the context of the planning policies that the local community are putting together at the strategic level.
The Plan consists of six-character areas which have been identified as having unique characteristics that respond to their specific function, geographical location, and relationship to their surroundings. These areas are defined as:
We all value this urban area we live in and we are seeking your thoughts on what YOU believe is valuable and worth protecting in our neighbourhood, and the things you feel could be improved specifically within your area for your future and our future generations.
Your feedback is of paramount importance to us, for us to correctly guide the development of OUR overall Neighbourhood Plan in the context of the planning policies that the local community are putting together at the strategic level.
The Plan consists of six-character areas which have been identified as having unique characteristics that respond to their specific function, geographical location, and relationship to their surroundings. These areas are defined as:
- Crown Estate
- Wentworth Estate
- Trumps Green
- Stroude Valley
- St Anns and Virginia Park
- Village Centre
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Our Ask to You
Please take a few minutes to let us know your feedback about: 1. How would you define the character of your Neighbourhood? 2. What would you consider most valuable in your Neighbourhood from a physical environment and a societal point of view? 3. Where do you feel there are opportunities to improve? 4. What do you feel are the greatest threats or issues that you may face in the future to maintain the value and quality of the area you have chosen to live in? IMPORTANT: Don't forget to state which area you live and the area you are giving us your feedback on You can either fill in the form to the right, or if you'd prefer, simply email info@virginiawaterplan.org |
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What is the Neighbourhood Plan?
Like all Local Authorities, Runnymede Borough Council have to prepare a local plan to review housing, transport and other infrastructure needs. The original 2018 Plan was rejected for not consulting with local residents and accounting for our needs in the borough. The Neighbourhood Plan has been set up by residents, for residents to feed into this |
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How to get involved
Over the coming months we will be holding a series of local meetings and listening sessions to understand what matters most to you about the local area and the types of development you would like to see in and around Virginia Water |
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Why does the Local Plan matter?
Local plans are prepared by the Local Planning Authority (LPA), usually the Council or the national park authority for the area. They typically cover the requirements for housing and infrastructure for the next 10 years, so it's important that local residents are consulted and can have their say - once approved it will dictate what happens in the local planning environment for a long time! |
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