East Suffolk Council
Rushmere St Andrew neighbourhood plan
The Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan was prepared by Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council, following extensive consultation with the local community and sets out its vision for development until 2036.
Referendum
A referendum was held on 4 May 2023. 88.6% voted in favour of the Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan.
- Referendum Result
- Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version
- Decision Statement (January 2023)
- Examiner’s Report (August 2022)
- Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan Information for Voters
- Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan Information Statement
- Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan Summary of Responses
The Specified Documents are also available to view at:
Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council Office
Tower Hall
5 Broadlands Way
Rushmere St Andrew
Ipswich
IP4 5SU
Please contact Mrs S Stannard, Clerk, on 01473 711509 or email sylvia.stannard@rushmere-st-andrew.org.uk to arrange viewing.
Kesgrave Library
Kinsey House
Kays Close
Kesgrave
IP5 2HL
East Suffolk Council Customer Services
Woodbridge Library
New Street
Woodbridge
IP12 1TD
Should you have any difficulties in accessing copies of the document you can contact us on 01394 444557 or email planningpolicy@eastsuffolk.gov.uk and we will aim to assist you.
Additional focused consultation
East Suffolk Council held an additional consultation to seek views on its proposal not to accept one of the Examiner’s proposed modifications to Policy RSA9 – Design Considerations between 11th October and 23rd November 2022.
- Consultation Statement (Regulation 17A additional consultation)
- Responses to Regulation 17A additional consultation
Examination documents
The examination of the Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan was carried out by the Independent Examiner, Andrew Ashcroft.
- Examiner's report - August 2022
- Examiner's clarification note
- Examiner’s introductory letter
- Parish Council response to clarification note
Comments on submission documents
- Responses to the Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan
- Late Responses to the Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan
Submission consultation
- Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan – Submission Draft
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report
- Appraisal of Local Green Spaces
- Design Guidelines and Codes
- Assessment of Important Views
- Landscape Appraisal
- Appraisal of Non-Designated Heritage Assets
Neighbourhood Area Designation
Status: Approved 26 February 2020
Regulation 14 consultation on the draft Rushmere St Andrew Neighbourhood Plan took place between 18 September and 1 November 2021.