In 2022 the Parish Council decided to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish. A neighbourhood plan is a community-led approach to guiding future development, regeneration and preservation of an area. The planning policies within them only apply to matters that require planning permission.
There are certain rules and regulations that must be followed during their preparation, including carrying out public consultation. Later, when the Plan is complete and has been assessed by an Independent Examiner, residents of the Parish that are on the Register of Electors will be given an opportunity to vote whether the Plan should be used by West Suffolk Council and any future council when deciding planning applications in the parish.
Draft Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
We’ve now reached a major milestone by commencing the consultation on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan. Consultation lasts until 17 October 2025. It’s your chance to say whether or not you support the content of the Plan or would like to see some changes. The Plan can be downloaded here.
We’ve also produced a summary leaflet which has been distributed to every household and business.
Paper copies of the Plan and supporting documents will be available to borrow for a short period by contacting Liz Jarvis on 01638 583728 or email emjarvis@gmail.com
How you can comment
We would welcome your comments. These can be submitted online or by completing the form below and returning it as instructed on the form. Alternatively, you can comment online, which we would prefer if possible.
Following the completion of the consultation, we will review comments received, make any necessary amendments to the Plan and then submit it to West Suffolk Council in order that it can proceed to examination and a parish referendum, hopefully in Spring 2026.
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