Decisions
Decisions in relation to the Garden Village are taken in a number of ways.
Governance arrangements have been set up for the project which reflect the ambition for the development to be truly locally led.
The Delivery Board is responsible for steering the project and taking non-statutory decisions. The Delivery Board currently comprises:
- Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Regeneration, MDDC (Chair)
- Director of Place, MDDC
- Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, DCC
- Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment, DCC
- Two representatives from Cullompton Town Council
- Two representatives from Kentisbeare Parish Council
- MP
- Highways England representatives (non-voting)
- Homes England representative (non-voting)
- 3 representatives from the Landowner Forum (non-voting)
- Representatives from community organisations such as St Andrews Church
The Stakeholder Forum was instrumental in the masterplanning stage of development of the garden village. This Forum made recommendations to the Project Team and Delivery Board and was widely involved in vision and concept and masterplanning work. The Stakeholder Forum comprised representatives from a number of local organisations including Cullompton Town Council, Kentisbeare Parish Council, sports clubs, schools, doctors' surgeries and the NHS, bus company, arts groups and business groups. Members of this Forum are also involved in various topic related working groups and workstreams. Although now not meeting regularly, the Stakeholder Forum still remains an important source of information and advice for the Project Team.
Recently, new groups have been set up to consider the ongoing management of community assets for and by the community. These assets could include green space and community buildings, mobility hubs, play areas and sports facilities.
There is also a Landowner Forum comprising landowners with an interest in the Garden Village area, and their representatives. This Forum works closely with the Project Team and Delivery Board.
Statutory decisions
Statutory decisions will continue to be taken by the relevant authority, for example, Mid Devon's Cabinet and full Council will approve all policies and supplementary planning documents, and Mid Devon's Planning Committee will be responsible for making decisions on planning applications.
Delivery Board Minutes
Stakeholder Forum Notes
Public involvement
Each stage of the statutory process for delivering the Garden Village will be subject to extensive and ongoing public consultation and engagement. Details of all public consultations will be published on this website with details of how you can have your say.
This website will be also publish links to details of any planning applications submitted in relation to the Garden Village.
Get involved
For details of how to get involved, please see the Get involved page.