is a means of encouraging community involvement through a variety of projects culminating in the production of a Village Design Statement in the year 2000.

• represent the views of those who live and work in the parish of Marden

• describe the distinctive character of the parish of Marden

• influence the nature, location and appearance of any new development

• ensure current local knowledge and opinion will be considered for future Local Plans

• provide a means of protecting and enhancing the character and function of the parish by creating a legal planning document for adoption by the Local Planning Authority.