Preparing a Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood plans are land use plans usually prepared for an individual town/parish administrative area by the relevant town or parish council.

Every neighbourhood plan is different just as every community is different. The decision on whether to undertake a neighbourhood plan will depend on the individual community, the land use planning issues it faces and any long term aspirations. Other types of community led plans are available.

Neighbourhood plans do not operate in isolation, but provide the opportunity to add local policy detail to strategic policies set out in the Local Plan.

The Locality Neighbourhood Planning website has useful information and tools to help you with neighbourhood planning.

Possible ideas for Neighbourhood Plan policies can be found in the following guidance: