VISION AND POLICIES
Vision
3.1 The Vision for the Leighton-Linslade Neighbourhood Plan is:
“A 21st century market town that thrives on the strength of its heritage, community,
environment and entrepreneurs/creatives.”
Objectives
The objectives of the Neighbourhood Plan are:
- To promote Leighton Buzzard Town Centre as a modern market town, with a vibrant daytime and evening economy; developing creative and cultural experiential opportunities along a strong retail offer.
- To expand the range of social infrastructure to promote good health, reduce social isolation and encourage community cohesion.
- To celebrate local heritage through recognition of key buildings and locations, as well as the creation of dedicated space to display the history of the parish.
- To ensure new development promotes high standard in design, including maximising energy efficiency measures.
- To promote active travel opportunities, improving connectivity between the town centre and the wider community, reducing congestion and encouraging reduced use of the private car for short journeys.
- To strengthen green and blue infrastructure, ensuring all residents have access to high quality places and spaces to support physical and mental wellbeing together with the provision of enhanced habitats to enable flora and fauna to thrive in harmony with the community.
