Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood plans
**Please note: The Wymondham and Edmondthorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan is now open for regulation 16 consultation and will run until 16 March 2017**
Producing a Neighbourhood Development Plan provides an exciting opportunity for communities to become directly involved in planning policy. A Neighbourhood Plan would allow the local community to create a vision and planning policies for the use and development of land in their neighbourhood. For example, where new homes and businesses can be built and what they should look like. Neighbourhood Development Plans can be general or more detailed, depending on what is important to local people. They must however conform with the strategic policies in the Local Plan, and should not be used to promote a lower level of development.
The concept of Neighbourhood Planning was introduced by the Localism Act 2011 which amended current planning legislation by adding new sections and schedules. These came into force on 6th April 2012. Regulations have also been made which specify the procedures which must be undertaken when implementing the new arrangements.
There are currently twelve designated Neighbourhood Plan Areas within the Borough, as shown on the map;
Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
Hoby, Rotherby, Brooksby and Ragdale
Nether Broughton and Old Dalby
For more information or an update on progress with these Neighbourhood Plans please contact the relevant parish clerk for the area.
For more general information on Neighbourhood Planning in Melton Borough, please find some Frequently asked Questions here.
The point of contact for Neighbourhood Plans at Melton Borough Council is James Beverley, who can be contacted at jbeverley@melton.gov.uk
