Progress of Neighbourhood Plans
There are a total of 17 designated neighbourhood plan areas across the borough following applications from parish and town councils. There are currently 12 made (adopted) neighbourhood plans in the borough, Oakley and Deane, Overton, Bramley, Sherborne St John, Whitchurch, St Mary Bourne, Sherfield on Loddon, Old Basing and Lychpit, Kingsclere, Wootton St Lawrence, Burghclere, and most recently Ashford Hill with Headley.
The made neighbourhood plans form part of the Development Plan and are used to guide planning decisions in the respective parishes across the borough.
Take a look at the map showing progress of Neighbourhood Plans in the borough.
The policies in the adopted neighbourhood plans can be viewed in our Interactive Local Plan Map. Information on the status and progress of neighbourhood plans is outlined below:
Consultations
Regulation 16 (Submission)
The submission Burghclere NP is now available for comment until 5pm Monday 20 February 2023. Representations can be submitted using the council’s online consultation portal, by email or by post.
Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan
The Ashford Hill with Headley Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 20 October 2022.
Find information on the Ashford Hill with Headley Neighbourhood Plan
Bramley Neighbourhood Plan
The Bramley Neighbourhood Plan 2011 to 2029 was ‘made’ at Full Council on 30 March 2017.
Bramley Neighbourhood Plan(PDF) [9 Mb]- Appendix B: Summary of Community Consultation(PDF) [4 Mb]
- Appendix C: Bramley Village Character Assessment(PDF) [14 Mb]
- Appendix D: Vista Views and Important Landscape Views(PDF) [3 Mb]
- Appendix E: Trees Woodlands Hedgerows and Local Green Spaces(PDF) [6 Mb]
- Appendix F: Evaluation of Transport Effects(PDF) [8 Mb]
- Appendix G: Evaluation of Traffic Hazards(PDF) [781 kb]
- Appendix H: Additional Local Evidence Base(PDF) [7 Mb]
- Decision Statement(PDF) [159 kb]
- SEA Adoption Statement(PDF) [271 kb]
Burghclere Neighbourhood Plan
The Burghclere Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 27 May 2021.
The submission Burghclere NP is now available for comment until 5pm Monday 20 February 2023. Representations can be submitted using the council’s online consultation portal, by email or by post.
Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan
Regulation 14
The consultation on the Pre-Submission Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan took place from Tuesday 15 February through to Wednesday 30 March. Further information on this consultation can be found on the Parish Councils Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan website
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment
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:
Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan SEA and HEA Screening Report(PDF) [3 Mb]
Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan SEA and HEA Screening Decision Notice(PDF) [144 kb]
Neighbourhood Plan Area designation
The Cliddesden Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area was approved on the 5 June 2018. Information associated with the Neighbourhood Area designation can be found below:
East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan
The referendum for the East Woodhay Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 19 January 2023. There was a turnout of 20.5%. The results of the poll included: 446 votes in favour (95.1%) and 22 votes against (4.7%). 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 East Woodhay.
Ms Janet Cheesley was appointed to carry out an Independent Examination of the East Woodhay Neighbourhood. The Examination commenced on 7 September 2022.
Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Neighbourhood Plan
Ms Janet Cheesley was appointed to carry out an Independent Examination of the Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Neighbourhood. The Examination commenced on 6 January 2023.
Highclere Neighbourhood Plan
The Highclere Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area was approved on the 5 November 2018. Information associated with the Neighbourhood Area designation can be found below:
Highclere Neighbourhood Area map(PDF) [3 Mb]
Highclere Neighbourhood Area application(PDF) [7 Mb]
The council has also agreed to withdraw the area previously designated for a Neighbourhood Development Order in Penwood, as requested by the Parish Council.
Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan
The Kingsclere Neighbourhood Plan 2011 to 2029 was ‘made’ at Full Council on 18 October 2018.
North Waltham Neighbourhood Plan
The North Waltham Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area was approved on the 10 August 2015. North Waltham Parish Council will commence work on a neighbourhood plan in the near future.
Information associated with the neighbourhood area designation can be viewed below:
Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan
Oakley and Deane Neighbourhood Plan 2011 – 2029 was ‘made’ at Full Council on 26 May 2016.
Old Basing and Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan
The Old Basing and Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 19 July 2018.
Find information on the Old Basing and Lychpit Neighbourhood Plan
Overton Neighbourhood Plan
Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 21 July 2016.
Pamber Neighbourhood Plan
The Pamber Neighbourhood Plan Designation Area was approved on the 1 December 2017. Information associated with the Neighbourhood Area designation can be viewed below.
Sherborne St John Neighbourhood Plan
The Sherborne St John Neighbourhood Plan (2011-2029) was made at Full Council on 18 May 2017.
Find information on the Sherborne St John Neighbourhood Plan
Sherfield on Loddon Neighbourhood Plan
The Sherfield on Loddon Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 22 March 2018.
St Mary Bourne Neighbourhood Plan
The St Mary Bourne Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 22 March 2018.
Whitchurch Neighbourhood Plan
The Whitchurch Neighbourhood Development Plan 2014-2029 was ‘made’ at Full Council on 26 October 2017.
Wootton St Lawrence Neighbourhood Plan
The Wootton St Lawrence Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2029 was 'made' at Full Council on 19 December 2019.
Find more information on Wootton St Lawrence Parish Neighbourhood Plan
Contact the relevant town or parish clerk if you have any queries about specific neighbourhood plan proposals, or the Local Plan team.