The Ashford Hill with Headley Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 20 October 2022. The Plan now forms part of the Development Plan and will be used to guide planning decisions in the parish of Ashford Hill with Headley. Below are the final versions of:
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029
SEA and HRA Screening Decision Notice
The referendum for the Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 8 September 2022. There was a turnout of 19.5%. The results of the poll included: 201 votes in favour (92.6%) and 14 votes against (6.4%). More than 50% of those voting in the referendum voted ‘yes’ and therefore the neighbourhood plan has become part of the statutory development plan for the parish of Ashford Hill with Headley.
Declaration of result of poll - Ashford Hill with Headley(PDF) [457 kb]
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council agreed to proceed to a referendum on the Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan on 6 July 2022. As required by the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended, a Decision Statement has been published which can be found below.
In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendum) Regulations (2012) as amended, the council has published an Information Statement which sets out information relating to the referendum and also the following specified documents:
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan - Decision Statement(PDF)
An information statement(PDF) [257 kb]
The referendum version of the Ashford Hill Neighbourhood Plan(PDF) [5 Mb]
The independent examiner's report on the Ashford Hill Neighbourhood Plan(PDF) [339 kb]
The referendum was held on Thursday 8 September 2022. The question asked in the referendum was:
"Do you want Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Ashford Hill with Headley to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
The referendum area is identified on the map which is included within the information statement. The referendum area is identical to the area which has been designated as the Neighbourhood Plan area for Ashford Hill with Headley.
The referendum was conducted based in accordance with procedures similar to those used at local government elections.
Ms Janet Cheesley was appointed to carry out an Independent Examination of the Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan. The Examination commenced on 9 May 2022.
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan Examiners Report(PDF) [339 kb]
During the examination any correspondence between the council and the examiner relevant to the examinations was placed on the council’s website. This correspondence is available below:
Consultation on the Pre-Submission Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan took place from Tuesday 22 June 2021 to Friday 6 August 2021.
The Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan (AHHNP) was submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) on 24 February 2022. The plan has been subject to a compliance check to ensure it accords with the relevant legislation. The borough council’s decision and completed checklist can be found here:
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan compliance check letter(PDF) [140 kb]
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan compliance checklist(PDF) [259 kb]
Consultation on the submission Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan closed on Tuesday 3 May 2022.
All of the representations received can be viewed below.
Representations from the Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan(PDF) [8 Mb]
The comments received were passed on to the appointed examiner who carried out an independent examination on the neighbourhood plan. The examiner considered whether the plan met the Basic Conditions or whether any changes need to be made. The examiner has recommend the plan should proceed to referendum subject to modifications.
Details of the examination timetable and procedure will be published when available.
The consultation documents can be found below:
Submission Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan(PDF)
Consultation Statement(PDF) [944 kb]
Consultation Statement appendices(PDF) [3 Mb]
Basic Condition Statement(PDF) [2 Mb]
Strategic Environmental Assessment report(PDF) [2 Mb]
Strategic Environmental Assessment decision notice(PDF) [175 kb]
Representation form(DOCX) [393 kb]
The borough council has undertaken screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). The results of the screening report and the decision notice is available to view below:
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan SEA and HEA Screening Report(PDF) [2 Mb]
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan SEA and HRA Screening Decision Notice(PDF) [178 kb]
The Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Area was approved on 1 December 2017. You can view copies of the documents associated with the area designation below:
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood area map(PDF) [3 Mb]
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood area application(PDF) [3 Mb]
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