Barby & Onley Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Review Referendum to take place on 1st May 2025

What is the Neighbourhood Plan?

In simple terms it is a document that:

- Sets out policies that are to be used by West Northants Council when deciding on planning applications in the Parish - so it carries real legal weight.

- Has been developed by the local community, rather than West Northants Council, and therefore reflects the priorities and wishes of people living and working in the Parish as far as possible within the context of planning regulations and requirements.

What is the question on the Ballot Paper?

'Do you want West Northants Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan Review for the Parish of Barby & Onley to help it decide planning applications?'

What would a YES vote mean?

If a simple majority vote YES to the Plan in the Referendum, it will become part of the statutory Development Plan for West Northants. Any planning decisions and conditions, e.g. on housing and the environment, within our Parish must be made with reference to our Neighbourhood Plan Review.

What would a NO vote mean?

If a simple majority vote NO to the Plan, the local protections and conditions stated in the Policies will not apply and West Northants Council will continue to make planning decisions based upon County-wide and national policies.

Where can I get more information to help me decide?

Go to the following webpage: https://www.barbyandonleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/Neighbourhood_Plan_7061.aspx

Or read a paper copy of the Plan, available at Barby Village Shop

Or contact Faith Gorman, Chairman Barby & Onley Parish Council: faith.gorman@bopc.org.uk

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU VOTE – IT IS IMPORTANT

Your Polling Card will arrive before the Referendum and will show the Polling Station where you can vote.

 

 

Parish Council News

West Northants Planning Application - 2024/0993/FULL Toft Hill 19 Rugby Road Barby CV23 8UB - Approved by West Northants Council on 4th September 2024

Due to concerns that the Parish Council had with West Northants Council's (WNC) decision to grant planning permission at Toft Hill, Barby (2024/0993/FULL) legal advice was sought. Our legal advisors identified grounds that would support a Judicial Review and asked West Northants Council to consent to judgment in a formal letter before action. Even though WNC agreed that they had made mistakes with regard to their procedures and that they had interpreted planning policy incorrectly, they would not concede to judgement. Consequently, the only option available to the Parish Council was to take court action against them which was considered to be too great a burden upon the Parish's financial resources.

Posted 22nd October 2024 

 

 

 

Barby Flag

 

The Flag is a combination of two of the flag designs submitted by residents of the village.

The main device of the flag, the upwards pointing chevron, is a representation of Barby Hill. The name of Barby village comes from the old norse word “Bergbýr”, meaning “hill dwelling”, so it only seems appropriate that the hill should be prominently featured on the flag as it is the village’s namesake.

Within the chevron are 5 diamonds used as a subtle reference to Barby being the birthplace of the Maclaren pushchair company. The Maclaren logo is 5 diamonds in the shape of an M, but in the flag they have instead been rearranged to fit inside the symbolic hill.

Above the chevron is a bar and below is a bee – a play on the village name.

The choice of colouration for the flag, red background, blue central device and additional detailing in gold was chosen to match the colouration of the coat of arms belonging to Barby’s French twin village Vulaines-sur-Seine

Posted 30th May 2023

20mph speed signs

The Parish council has obtained some advisory 20mph speed signs to place around the Parish to alert drivers that driving at 30mph may be inappropriate in certain areas.

There are some restrictions on where we can place these signs and we are advised to move them frequently so drivers do not become complacent to them.
If there is a particular pole or post that you consider would be a good place to put a sign (all should have numbers on) then please let our clerk know & we can look to include it in our next round of sign placements. If you are also able to be part of a team responsible for moving & re sighting these signs please also let us know: clerk@barbyandonleyparishcouncil.co.uk

Posted 2nd January 2025 

 

Neighbourhood Plan Review

As you will know, Barby and Onley Parish Council are in the process of reviewing its Neighbourhood Plan. Thank you to those that completed the survey which has now closed. 

Further details can be found on the Neighbourhood Plan page of this site
or email faith.gorman@bopc.org.uk

Posted 19th May 2024

 

Barby Church Trust (Charity no 277482) - “Taps & Toilet 100 Club”

The last draw of the Taps & Toilets took place recently after six years, during which time £23,000 was raised for amenities in the church. Ann & Paul Smith won £85.00 with ball number 94. Barbara Formby won £290.00 with ball number 77.

 

 

Important Planning Application 

Please click here for an announcement from the Parish Council on an important planning application regarding Cadman Sporting in Barby.

Posted 22nd July 2023