The Neighbourhood Plan is intended to control and influence the development of the village and its amenities over the next 10-13 years.

The Objectives and Policies are set out on the Final Referendum Plan, which is posted in the document library.

• Broadly, building is encouraged within the neighbourhood area [see the map which draws a settlement boundary round the village and includes most of the recent planning decisions] but not permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances, in the open country beyond.
• All existing amenities are protected, unless it can be clearly demonstrated they have no further use.
• Buildings in the Historic Core [see map] are identified, together with Non-Designated Heritage Assets.  These are buildings, without listing status, that we believe need some protection. This historic core may not be subject to development or alteration unless the changes are sympathetic to the nearby environment.
• All concerns identified about biodiversity, environmental protection, coastal mitigation, appropriate access to homes and footpaths have been included.
• Broadband and Mobile connectivity is supported or required, as is development which supports employment and home working. Tourism  is identified as important, and Barmoor Castle is a key location.
• The plan also contains a number of policies that the Parish Council intends to promote during the life of the plan. These go beyond the legal minimum of the Neighbourhood Plan, which is all about influencing and controlling the expansion and development of the village.