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Yateley, Darby Green And Frogmore Neighbourhood Plan

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Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore Areas

The Yateley Parish is located in North East Hampshire. The parish includes the town of Yateley as well as the nearby districts of Darby Green and Frogmore.

The Yateley Parish is bounded to the north by the flood plain of the River Blackwater, much of which is occupied by the Yateley Lakes, which form a country park. The river also forms the boundary between Hampshire and Berkshire to the north.

The parish is bounded to the south by the A30 road. Between the road and the town are Yateley Commons Country Park and Blackbushe Airport.

Yateley Village Hall
Yateley Hall
Yateley Green Pond
The Tythings
Frogmore Play Park
Darby Green Pond
St Peters Church

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Many residents of Darby Green and Frogmore are unsure of which parish they belong to. The red area of the map shows the boundary of the Yateley Parish. If you live within the red area, you are part of the Yateley Parish and covered by the Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore Neighbourhood Plan.

The Neighbourhood Plan

The Yateley Town Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group are working hard to produce the plan to give the local community direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood, and shape the development and growth of their local area.

It came about as a result of the Localism Act of 2011. The plan will cover the period up to 2032 and will be an annex of the Hart District Council Local Plan.

The plan will be formulated around the following rules:

Must be consistent with Local Authority’s Local Plan (which for Yateley is the Hart District Council Local Plan)
Must be supported by evidence and consultation with the community
Must conform to the legal terms of reference for a Neighbourhood Plan
Must be approved by Government inspectors
Must be agreed by public referendum

In support of the second item above, the Steering Group held a public consultation phase to allow interested parties to vote on their preferred priorities. This phase is now complete and the results will be published shortly.

The Yateley Mural
Young people from the area were invited to create some art in the grafitti style. This is on the wall of the Tythings building which is now the centre for the Vision 4 Youth group
Gig On The Green
A hugely popular music festival held annually on Yateley Green allows local artists and tribute acts to perform
Yateley Morris Men
The Yateley Morris Men are popular and perform all over the local area and further afield
Sports
There are a number of football teams and other sports across the parish, catering for all age groups and genders
Outdoor Gym
A free-to-use outdoor gym is located next to the Tythings buiding on Yateley Green

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Yateley Mural
Gig On The Green
Yateley Morris Men
Sports
Outdoor Gym

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A small selection of the community events and activities across Yateley Parish.

The Neighbourhood Plan provides an additional layer of control over development decisions. It will protect against inappropriate, speculative development and build a community consensus on our vision and expectations for own town.

Our Neighbourhood Plan will complement and reinforce Hart DC’s Local Plan and form an annex to it.

Our Vision for Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore

The Steering Group have identified 4 core pillars on which the vision will be built.

Happy

Healthy
Vibrant
Good local facilities
Crime-free
A place to be proud of

Attractive

Protected countryside and natural environment
Encouraging biodiversity
Preserved heritage and village-feel

Sustainable

Good local transport links
Appropriate development with supporting infrastructure
Encouraging local shops and businesses

Inclusive

Affordable
Supportive of those in need
Everyone valued equally

Our Draft Policies

Below is a list of the draft policy topics that we have identified for further research. For more details on the progress and history of the Neighbourhood Plan, check out our Progress Page

Policy in favour of good local design in keeping with existing community feel
Policy to protect buildings of historic and cultural importance (to align with the Yateley Society’s work to identify buildings of local importance)
Policy to protect important local green spaces and gaps
Policy to encourage design that encourages biodiversity
Policy in favour of environmental design (e.g. support for solar panels etc)
Protection and provision of trees, hedges and local planting
Provision of allotments
Policy in favour of housing mix, with a bias in favour of smaller, “starter” homes
Policy in favour of generous provision of affordable housing
Identification of any sites currently suitable for development

Policy to provide good sport, leisure and recreational facilities
Policy to regulate traffic flow to reduce noise, pollution and to enhance safety
Policy on car parking provision in both residential and business areas
Policy to improve pedestrian and cycle access – direct and appropriate paths to town facilities
Policy to encourage sympathetic redevelopment of business premises
Provision of good infrastructure – telecomms, broadband etc
Protection of watercourses and avoidance of flood risk
Reducing carbon emissions in line with Climate Change Act
Blackbushe Airport site

Get Involved

Now is a great time to get involved with the Neighbourhood Plan. As of February 2020, we have a draft plan based on a number of policy areas that we have identified. We held a public consultation to attain feedback and as soon as the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the Steering Group will be reviewing the draft plan in light of the feedback received.

This Neighbourhood Plan will affect the people of Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore for generations to come and this is your opportunity to help shape that plan.

No heavy time commitment is required, just a desire to help out and get involved.

The plan will affect everyone in the area – not just residents but local businesses too. If you own a small business in the area, then why not get on board and help to use your expertise to provide advice to the Steering Group.

Join our friendly team and help make a difference to your area. Take a look at the remit for the policy areas of interest and submit the following enquiry form to contact the team:

Name *
Email Address *
What policy area(s) are of interest to you
Message *

If you’d like to attend a public meeting but would prefer someone to meet you at the door to introduce you to the key members of the team, then just pop us a message using the form on the Contact Us page and we’ll arrange that.

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Yateley, Darby Green And Frogmore Neighbourhood Plan

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Yateley, Darby Green and Frogmore Areas

Yateley Village Hall

Yateley Hall

Yateley Green Pond

The Tythings

Frogmore Play Park

Darby Green Pond

St Peters Church