East Suffolk Council
Southwold neighbourhood area
Southwold Neighbourhood Plan was prepared by Southwold Town Council following extensive consultation with the local community and sets out its vision for development to 2036.
Formal Adoption
Southwold Neighbourhood Plan was formally ‘Made’ by East Suffolk Council on 23 February 2022 and now forms part of the Development Plan for the District. A paper copy can be inspected at Southwold Library and the Marina Centre, Lowestoft.
Previous stages
Referendum
A referendum was held on 3 February 2022. 86.7% voted in favour of the Southwold Neighbourhood Plan.
- Referendum result
- Information Statement
- Information for voters
- Referendum Version
- Decision Statement
- Summary of representations to Submission Neighbourhood Plan
Independent Examination
An independent Examiner carried out an Examination of the plan and considered if it should proceed to referendum.
- Decision Statement
- Examiner’s report
- Examination arrangements
- Clarification note
- Response to clarification note
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 Version
- Summary policy documents only
- Consultation statement
- Basic conditions statement
- Supporting documents
- Character Area Appraisal
- Appendix to Southwold Character Area Appraisal – Garden Assessment
- Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Statement
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion Determination
- Responses to Southwold Neighbourhood Plan Submission Version
Neighbourhood Area designation
The first stage was to designate the 'Neighbourhood Area' – the geographical area the plan will cover.