Development proposals that would provide a new village hall to serve Caddington will be strongly supported.

Such proposals must demonstrate that they are well located to serve the large majority of the community of Caddington. This must allow easy and safe access on foot, by bicycle and by public transport. Sufficient parking must also be provided on site.

Such proposals should provide for a range of community needs and also provide meeting rooms for private hire by businesses and other users.

The preferred location for such a facility is on the former Heathfield School site as part of Policy CASE13. If an alternative location is to be brought forward, it must first be demonstrated that there is no reasonable prospect of a village hall being provided through Policy CASE13.

Where proposals are brought forward in the Green Belt, it must be demonstrated that there are no alternative sites within the settlement of Caddington and they must be in accordance with national Green Belt policy.

For more information, please visit the Caddington & Slip End Neighbourhood Plan