East Suffolk Council
Playford neighbourhood plan
Playford Neighbourhood Plan was prepared by Playford Parish Council following consultation with the local community and is used alongside the Local Plan when making decisions on planning applications in the area.
Made Plan
Playford Neighbourhood Plan was formally ‘Made’ by East Suffolk on 24 July 2024.
The Neighbourhood Plan and other supporting documents can be viewed at Kesgrave Library, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL and East Suffolk Council Customer Service Centre, Woodbridge Library, New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DT (during opening hours).
Previous stages
Referendum
A referendum was held on Thursday 13 June 2024. Of the people who voted, 79% voted in favour of the Playford Neighbourhood Plan. The Playford Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the development plan.
- Referendum result
- Playford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version (June 2024)
- Design Guidance and Codes
- Examiners Report
- Summary of Representations
- Decision Statement
- Information for Voters
- Information Statement
Independent Examination
The examination of the Playford Neighbourhood Plan was carried out by Independent Examiner Andrew Ashcroft.
Comments on submission documents
Submission
Playford Parish Council submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Suffolk Council ahead of it being submitted for independent examination. East Suffolk Council publicised the plan and invited representations between 10 November 2023 and 19 January 2024. Consultation notice.
On 4 January 2024, East Suffolk Council received an addendum to the Consultation Statement which is now available to view in the current consultation.
- Visit the consultation portal to find out more
- Playford Neighbourhood Plan – Submission Version
- Consultation Statement
- Consultation Statement Addendum
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Statement
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion
- Design Guidance and Codes
- Fynn Valley Landscape Value Appraisal
- Playford Mere Landscape and Wildlife Evaluation
- Assessment of Important Views
Pre-Submission (Regulation 14)
Playford Parish Council published their pre-submission (regulation 14) draft Neighbourhood Plan for consultation from 18 March to 5 May 2023. Find out more on the Playford Parish Council website.
Neighbourhood Area application
The first stage was to designate the 'Neighbourhood Area' – the geographical area the plan will cover.