East Suffolk Council
Oulton neighbourhood plan
Oulton Neighbourhood Plan was prepared by Oulton Parish Council following consultation with the local community and is used alongside the Local Plan when making decisions on planning applications in the area. Part of the Oulton neighbourhood plan is within the Broads Authority Area and is covered by the Broads Local Plan.
Made Plan
Oulton Neighbourhood Plan was formally ‘Made’ by East Suffolk Council on 22 February 2023.
A paper copy of the Neighbourhood Plan can be inspected at Lowestoft library and the Marina Centre, Lowestoft.
Previous stages
Referendum
A referendum was held on 2 February 2023. 85.4% voted in favour of the Oulton Neighbourhood Plan.
- Referendum result
- Referendum Neighbourhood Plan
- Decision Statement
- Information for Voters
- Information Statement
- Summary of Responses
Independent Examination
An independent Examiner carried out an Examination of the plan and considered if it should proceed to referendum.
Submission
The draft plan and supporting documents were submitted to the Council who published it for consultation. Following the consultation, the draft plan, supporting documents, and consultation comments were provided to an Independent Examiner.
- Submission Neighbourhood Plan
- Responses to the Submission Neighbourhood Plan
- Consultation Statement
- Design guidelines and codes
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Statement
- Housing Needs Assessment
- Local Green Spaces Assessment
- Non-Designated Heritage Assets Assessment
- Statement of Basic Conditions
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion Determination
- Views Assessment
Neighbourhood Area designation
The first stage was to designate the 'Neighbourhood Area' – the geographical area the plan will cover.