In very simple terms, a neighbourhood plan is:

• A document that sets out planning policies for the neighbourhood area – planning policies are used to decide whether to approve planning applications

• Written by the local community, the people who know and love the area, rather than the Local Planning Authority

• A powerful tool to ensure the community gets the right types of development, in the right place

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How do you create a Neighbourhood Plan?

There are three main steps to creating a Neighbourhood Plan which we’ve outlined below.

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• Step 1: Getting set up and deciding on the neighbourhood area (see below)

• Step 2: Community consultation and evidence 

• Step 3: Submitting the Plan

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