Latest progress
There are a number of Town and Parish Council's developing Neighbourhood Plans across Wiltshire. Once a Neighbourhood Plan is initiated there are a number of stages that the plan must go through before it is "Made" and forms part of the development plan which forms the basis for determining planning applications.
Contained on this page you will find all the latest news on the Neighbourhood Plans that are in progress across Wiltshire. The latest news on each Neighbourhood Plan can be found by opening up the relevant drop down box from the list below. Wiltshire Council will update the information in these boxes when the Neighbourhood Plan in question reaches a key stage, including neighbourhood area designation, publicising a plan proposal (Regulation 16 consultation), examination, referendum and results of the referendum.
This page is structured in plan alphabetical order as follows:
- Plans beginning with letter A
- Plans beginning with letter B
- Plans beginning with letter C
- Plans beginning with letter D
- Plans beginning with letter E
- Plans beginning with letter F - G
- Plans beginning with letter H
- Plans beginning with letter I-K
- Plans beginning with letter L
- Plans beginning with letter M-N
- Plans beginning with letter O-R
- Plans beginning with letter S
- Plans beginning with letter T - V
- Plans beginning with letter W-Z
Information on any Neighbourhood Plans that have been formally "made" can be found on the Made plans page.
The following plans are currently awaiting referendum:
Chippenham Without Draft Neighbourhood Plan 2022 to 2036 (Thursday 26 October 2023)
The following plans are currently at the examination stage:
- Draft Stanton St Quintin Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021 to 2036
- Draft Westbury Neighbourhood Plan 2022 to 2036
- Draft Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan 2023 to 2038
The following plans are currently at the Regulation 16 stage:
There are currently no plans at the Regulation 16 stage
A list of the latest Neighbourhood Area Designations can also be found in the table below.
| Neighbourhood Area Designation | Decision notice |
|---|---|
| Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett, Uffcott Neighbourhood Area | Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett, Uffcott Neighbourhood Area (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window) 24 November 2021 |
| Salisbury Neighbourhood Area | Salisbury Neighbourhood Area (OpenDocument text format) [6MB] (opens new window) 18 January 2022 |
| Grafton Parish Neighbourhood Area | Grafton Parish Neighbourhood Area (OpenDocument text format) [805KB] (opens new window) 8 March 2022 |
| Steeple Ashton Neighbourhood Area | Steeple Ashton Neighbourhood Area (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window) 15 September 2022 |
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A
Formal 'making' of Aldbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021 to 2036
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Aldbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Aldbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Aldbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan Part A (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window)
- Aldbourne Neighbourhood Development Plan Part B (PDF) [5MB] (opens new window)
- Aldbourne final Decision Statement (PDF) [159KB] (opens new window)
- Aldbourne Examiners Report (PDF) [511KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Aldbourne Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Aldbourne Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Alderbury and Whaddon Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Alderbury and Whaddon Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Amesbury Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Amesbury Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan. The Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- Ashton Keynes final Decision Statement (PDF) [171KB] (opens new window)
- Ashton Keynes Examiners Report (PDF) [268KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Ashton Keynes Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Ashton Keynes Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
B
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Box Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Box Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan 2013 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan (the plan). The Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [9MB] (opens new window)
- Within the plan reference is made to the Green Spaces Topic Paper Appendix 18 (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- Bradford on Avon final Decision Statement (PDF) [48KB] (opens new window)
- Bradford on Avon Examiners Report (PDF) [290KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Bradford on Avon Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Bradford on Avon Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Bratton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Bratton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Review
- Bremhill SEA Screening opinion June 2023 (PDF) [629KB] (opens new window)
- Bremhill HRA Screening opinion April 2023 (PDF) [336KB] (opens new window)
Formal 'making' of the Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2030
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [12MB] (opens new window)
- Bremhill final Decision Statement (PDF) [135KB] (opens new window)
- Bremhill Examiners Report (PDF) [592KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Brinkworth and Grittenham Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Brinkworth and Grittenham Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Plan 2019 - 2026. The Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [23MB] (opens new window)
- Broad Chalke final Decision Statement (PDF) [163KB] (opens new window)
- Broad Chalke Examiners Report (PDF) [442KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Broad Chalke Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett & Uffcott Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Broad Hinton, Winterbourne Bassett & Uffcott Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Broad Town Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Broad Town Neighbourhood Area was approved on 14 July 2017 in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Bromham Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Bromham Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Burbage Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Burbage Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Burbage Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Burbage Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- Burbage final Decision Statement (PDF) [177KB] (opens new window)
- Burbage Examiners Report (PDF) [342KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Burbage Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Burbage Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
C
Formal 'making' of the Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan. The Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window)
- Calne final Decision Statement (PDF) [40KB] (opens new window)
- Calne Examiners Report (PDF) [765KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Calne Town and Calne Without Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Calne Town and Calne Without Neighbourhood Area was approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of Cherhill New Village Hall Community Right to Build Order
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Cherhill New Village Hall CRtBO. The Cherhill New Village Hall CRtBO grants permission for a new village hall to be developed subject to a number of planning conditions being attached to it.
- Cherhill New Village Hall Community Right to Build Order (PDF) [12MB]
- Cherhill final Decision Statement (PDF) [190KB] (opens new window)
- Cherhill Examiners Report (PDF) [239KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Cherhill Ward Neighbourhood Area for the purposes of a Community Right to Build Order
The Designation of Cherhill Ward Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Draft Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan Consultation (2023 - 2038) (Regulation 16)
Wiltshire Council is formally consulting on the proposed draft Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted by Chippenham Town Council. The consultation starts on Monday 24h July 2023 and responses must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 5th September 2023.
Following this consultation, the comments received will be passed to an independent examiner, to be appointed by Wiltshire Council, who will consider the representations and determine if the draft plan should be put to a community referendum.
Where possible, please provide any comments using the Wiltshire Council consultation portal (opens new window) where all of the documents that form part of the consultation can be found.
Documents viewed via the consultation portal may not be available to view with Internet Explorer. Please use an alternative internet web browser such as Google Chrome.
Alternatively, an editable representation form can be downloaded from the Supporting Files section on the portal and completed forms can be emailed to neighbourhoodplanning@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
For people who do not have access to digital methods of communication, responses can be sent by post to:
Neighbourhood Planning
Planning
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
For people who do not have access to the internet to view the draft Chippenham Neighbourhood Plan (2023 - 2038), a paper copy can be provided on request - please Tel: 01225 713698 to request one. The Neighbourhood Plan can also be viewed at:
Chippenham Town Council, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER
Stanley Park Sports Ground, Stanley Lane, Chippenham SN15 3RW
Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HF.
All representations will be publicly available and may also appear on the Wiltshire Council website via the consultation portal.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Chippenham Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Chippenham Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
A referendum relating to the Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan will be held on Thursday 26th October 2023
The question asked in the referendum will be 'Do you want Wiltshire Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Chippenham Without to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
We have published an Information Statement (PDF) [94KB] (opens new window) to support the neighbourhood plan referendum. The Information Statement along with the following 'specified documents' referred to in the Information Statement are available to view and download here:
The referendum version of the Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [19MB] (opens new window)
The report of the independent examiner (PDF) [784KB] (opens new window) into the draft Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan
Copies of the written representations (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window) submitted to the independent examiner
A Decision Statement (PDF) [410KB] (opens new window) of the Local Planning Authority's satisfaction that the draft Neighbourhood Development Plan meets the basic conditions specified by statute and complies with the provision made by or under Sections 38A and 38B of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Map of the Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan referendum area (PDF) [207KB] (opens new window)
General Information (PDF) [156KB] (opens new window) about the planning system and neighbourhood plans
Hard copies of the specified documents can also be viewed at the deposit points listed in the Information Statement.
Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan: Outcome of the Examination Process and Preparations for the Referendum
Following examiner Liz Beth issuing her report on the examination of the Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan, Wiltshire Council have also now issued the Decision Statement to the Parish Council, as qualifying body; and notified all those with an interest in the neighbourhood plan.
The Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement and the examiner's report are available to be downloaded below.
These documents will also be available to view at the following locations from 18 September 2023:
- Allington Farm Shop, Allington, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 6LJ
- Chippenham Rugby Club, Allington Fields, Frogwell, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 0YZ.
Details of the referendum will be made available and publicised as soon as the necessary arrangements have been made.
Examination
Liz Beth has been appointed to carry out the examination of the Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan, which has been submitted to Wiltshire Council and has been subject to a period of public consultation. She will consider if the plan meets the five basic conditions in Paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The examiner will consider the neighbourhood plan submission, along with the representations that were received during Wiltshire Council's public consultation.
Draft Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan Consultation (2022 - 2036) (Regulation 16)
Wiltshire Council is formally consulting on the proposed draft Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted by Chippenham Without Parish Council. The consultation starts on Monday 13 March 2023 and responses must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 2 May 2023.
Following this consultation, the comments received will be passed to an independent examiner, to be appointed by Wiltshire Council, who will consider the representations and determine if the draft plan should be put to a community referendum.
Where possible, please provide any comments using the Wiltshire Council consultation portal (opens new window) where all of the documents that form part of the consultation can be found.
Documents viewed via the consultation portal may not be available to view with Internet Explorer. Please use an alternative internet web browser such as Google Chrome.
Alternatively, an editable representation form can be downloaded from the Supporting Files section on the portal and completed forms can be emailed to neighbourhoodplanning@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
For people who do not have access to digital methods of communication, responses can be sent by post to:
Neighbourhood Planning
Planning and Economic Development
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
For people who do not have access to the internet to view the draft Chippenham Without Neighbourhood Plan (2022 - 2036), a paper copy can be provided on request - please Tel: 01225 713698 to request one. The Neighbourhood Plan can also be viewed at: Allington Farm Shop, Allington, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 6LJ or Chippenham Rugby Club, Allington Fields, Frogwell, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 0YZ.
All representations will be publicly available and may also appear on the Wiltshire Council website via the consultation portal.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Allington & Sheldon Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Allington & Sheldon Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of the Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan. The Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Chirton and Conock final Decision Statement (PDF) [132KB] (opens new window)
- Chirton and Conock Examiners Report (PDF) [590KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan 2015 to 2035
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Christian Malford final Decision Statement (PDF) [136KB] (opens new window)
- Christian Malford Examiners Report (PDF) [483KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Christian Malford Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Christian Malford Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Clyffe Pypard Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Clyffe Pypard Neighbourhood Area was approved on 13 July 2017 in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Colerne Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Colerne Neighbourhood Plan. The Colerne Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Colerne Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [17MB] (opens new window)
- Colerne Design Statement (PDF) [93MB] (opens new window)
- Colerne final Decision Statement (PDF) [157KB] (opens new window)
- Colerne Examiners Report (PDF) [418KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Colerne Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Colerne Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2030
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan (the plan). The Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Compton Bassett final Decision Statement (PDF) [160KB] (opens new window)
- Compton Bassett Examiners Report (PDF) [234KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Compton Bassett Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Compton Bassett Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Coombe Bissett and Homington Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Coombe Bissett and Homington Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Coombe Bissett and Homington Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (07/12/2017) (PDF) [797KB] (opens new window)
- Coombe Bissett and Homington SEA Screening opinion September 2021 (PDF) [601KB] (opens new window)
- Coombe Bissett and Homington HRA Screening opinion February 2023 (PDF) [518KB] (opens new window)
Formal 'making' of the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan. The Corsham Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Corsham Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [8MB] (opens new window)
- Corsham Batscape Strategy (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Corsham Design Guide (PDF) [8MB] (opens new window)
- Corsham final Decision Statement (PDF) [129KB] (opens new window)
- Corsham Examiners Report (PDF) [659KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Corsham Neighbourhood Area
In order to designate the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan Area the existing boundary of the Corsham Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 22.09.2015, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Formal "making" of Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan 2026. The Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan 2026 now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Cricklade final Decision Statement (PDF) [136KB] (opens new window)
- Cricklade Examiners Report (PDF) [501KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Cricklade Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Cricklade Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan. The Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Crudwell Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Cricklade final Decision Statement (PDF) [963KB] (opens new window)
- Cricklade Examiners Report (PDF) [501KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Crudwell Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Crudwell Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
D
Review
In March 2022 the parish boundary of Devizes was amended in accordance with the Wiltshire Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2016. Devizes Town Council applied to have the boundary of their neighbourhood area amended, in order to align with the new parish boundary. The Designation of Devizes Area Neighbourhood Area was approved on 24/03/2022 in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016. The reasons for this decision are set out in the Devizes Neighbourhood Area Designation Application Report (PDF) [1003KB] (opens new window)
Devizes SEA Screening opinion July 2022 (PDF) [487KB] (opens new window)
Made Plan
Formal 'making' of Devizes Area Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Devizes Area Neighbourhood Plan (the plan). The Devizes Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Devizes Area Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Devizes final Decision Statement (PDF) [156KB] (opens new window)
- Devizes Examiners Report (PDF) [574KB] (opens new window)
Notification of submission regarding the application for designation of Devizes Area Neighbourhood Area
In order to designate the Devizes Area Neighbourhood Area the existing boundary of the Devizes Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 27/09/2013, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The reason for this decision is set out in the following document.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Dilton Marsh Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Dilton Marsh Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of Downton Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Downton Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Downton Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Downton Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [5MB] (opens new window)
- Downton final Decision Statement (PDF) [58KB] (opens new window)
- Downton Examiners Report (PDF) [175KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Downton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Downton Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
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Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Edington Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Edington Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
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Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Grafton Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Grafton Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Great Bedwyn Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Great Bedwyn Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan. The Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) final Decision Statement (PDF) [49KB] (opens new window)
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Examiners Report (PDF) [262KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Parish Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (15/04/2014) (PDF) [252KB] (opens new window)
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) SEA Screening opinion August 2016 (PDF) [668KB] (opens new window)
- Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) HRA Screening opinion September 2015 (PDF) [161KB] (opens new window)
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Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Heywood Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Heywood Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Hilmarton Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Hilmarton Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window)
- Hilperton final Decision Statement (PDF) [190KB] (opens new window)
- Hilperton Examiners Report (PDF) [494KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Hilperton Neighbourhood Area
In order to designate the Hilperton Neighbourhood Area the existing boundary of the Hilperton Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 20/09/2016, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Formal "making" of Hindon Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Hindon Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Hindon Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Hindon Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [13MB] (opens new window)
- Hindon final Decision Statement (PDF) [933KB] (opens new window)
- Hindon Examiners Report (PDF) [398KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Hindon Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Hindon Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of Holt Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Holt Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Holt Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Holt Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [8MB] (opens new window)
- Holt final Decision Statement (PDF) [58KB] (opens new window)
- Holt Examiners Report (PDF) [323KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Holt Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Holt Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of the Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [13MB] (opens new window)
- Hullavington final Decision Statement (PDF) [196KB] (opens new window)
- Hullavington Examiners Report (PDF) [145KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Hullavington Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Hullavington Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
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Formal "making" of Idmiston Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Idmiston Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Idmiston Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Idmiston Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Idmiston final Decision Statement (PDF) [167KB] (opens new window)
- Idmiston Examiners Report (PDF) [205KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Idmiston Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Idminston Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Kington St Michael Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Kington St Michael Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
- Kington St Michael Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (28/05/2015) (OpenDocument text format) [194KB] (opens new window)
- Kington St Michael SEA screening opinion April 2023 (PDF) [519KB] (opens new window)
- Kington St Michael HRA screening opinion February 2023 (PDF) [300KB] (opens new window)
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Formal 'making' of the Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Langley Burrell final Decision Statement (PDF) [141KB] (opens new window)
- Langley Burrell Examiners Report (PDF) [617KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of the Laverstock and Ford Communities Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Laverstock and Ford Communities Neighbourhood Plan. The Laverstock and Ford Communities Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Laverstock and Ford Communities Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Appendix 1 Landscape Sensitivity Assessment (PDF) [11MB] (opens new window)
- Appendix 2 Designated Local Green Spaces (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Appendix 3 Design Guide (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Laverstock and Ford final Decision Statement (PDF) [162KB] (opens new window)
- Laverstock and Ford Examiners Report (PDF) [374KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Laverstock & Ford Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Laverstock & Ford Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Lea and Cleverton Parish Neighbourhood Plan Area
The Designation of Lea and Cleverton Parish Neighbourhood Plan Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Plan 2014 to 2039
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Development Plan (the plan). The Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke final Decision Statement (PDF) [199KB] (opens new window)
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke Examiners Report (PDF) [333KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Freshford and Limpley Stoke Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Freshford and Limpley Stoke Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke Parish Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (30/10/2013) (PDF) [312KB] (opens new window)
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke SEA Screening opinion April 2014 (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- Freshford and Limpley Stoke HRA Screening opinion January 2014 (PDF) [120KB] (opens new window)
Freshford (village hall) Community Right to Build Order
The documents relating to this can be viewed on Bath & North East Somerset Council's website (More details about the Community Right to Build Order for Freshford and Limpley Stoke) (opens new window).
Formal "making" of Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Plan. The Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [13MB] (opens new window)
- Lydiard Millicent final Decision Statement (PDF) [928KB] (opens new window)
- Lydiard Millicent Examiners Report (PDF) [817KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Lydiard Millicent Neighbourhood Area was approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Lydiard Tregoz Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Lydiard Tregoz Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020 to 2030
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [5MB] (opens new window)
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke final Decision Statement (PDF) [195KB] (opens new window)
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke Examiners Report (PDF) [305KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (06/12/2016) (OpenDocument text format) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke SEA Screening opinion May 2020 (PDF) [556KB] (opens new window)
- Lyneham and Bradenstoke HRA Screening opinion August 2020 (PDF) [249KB] (opens new window)
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- Malmesbury SEA screening opinion May 2022 (PDF) [340KB] (opens new window)
- Malmesbury HRA screening opinion May 2022 (PDF) [301KB] (opens new window)
Formal "making" of Malmesbury Neighbourhood Development Plan 2014 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided on 25 February 2015 to formally 'make' the Malmesbury Neighbourhood Development Plan (the plan). The Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan Volume 1 (PDF) [10MB] (opens new window)
- Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan Volume 2 (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window)
- Malmesbury final Decision Statement (PDF) [157KB] (opens new window)
- Malmesbury Examiners Report (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Malmesbury Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Malmesbury Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Market Lavington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2018 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Market Lavington Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Market Lavington Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Market Lavington Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Market Lavington final Decision Statement (PDF) [928KB] (opens new window)
- Market Lavington Examiners Report (PDF) [474KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Market Lavington Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Market Lavington Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
- Market Lavington Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (02/03/2015) (OpenDocument text format) [105KB] (opens new window)
- Market Lavington SEA Screening opinion February 2019 (PDF) [512KB] (opens new window)
- Market Lavington HRA Screening opinion January 2019 (PDF) [235KB] (opens new window)
Formal 'making' of Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2036
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan ('the Plan'). The Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [39MB] (opens new window)
- Marlborough final Decision Statement (PDF) [158KB] (opens new window)
- Marlborough Examiner's Report (PDF) [467KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Marlborough Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Marlborough Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2020 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2020 - 2026. The Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [8MB] (opens new window)
- Melksham final Decision Statement (PDF) [163KB] (opens new window)
- Melksham Examiners Report (PDF) [550KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Melksham Neighbourhood Area
In November 2017 the parish boundary of Melksham Without was amended in accordance with the Wiltshire Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2016. Melksham Without Parish Council and Melksham Town Council applied to have the boundary of their joint neighbourhood area (Melksham Neighbourhood Area) amended, in order to align with the new parish boundary.
In order to designate the Melksham Neighbourhood Area the existing boundary of the Melksham Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 14/07/2014, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Mere Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Mere Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of North Bradley Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the North Bradley Neighbourhood Plan. The North Bradley Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- North Bradley Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- North Bradley final Decision Statement (PDF) [977KB] (opens new window)
- North Bradley Examiners Report (PDF) [301KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of North Bradley Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of North Bradley Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of North East Wiltshire Villages Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of North East Wiltshire Villages Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of North Newnton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of North Newnton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
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Review
Oaksey SEA screening opinion July 2023 (PDF) [403KB] (opens new window)
- Oaksey HRA screening opinion May 2023 (PDF) [339KB] (opens new window)
Formal 'making' of the Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan. The Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [16MB] (opens new window)
- Oaksey final Decision Statement (PDF) [199KB] (opens new window)
- Oaksey Examiners Report (PDF) [768KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Oaksey Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Oaksey Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Odstock Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Odstock Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of Pewsey Neighbourhood Development Plan 2006 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Pewsey Neighbourhood Development Plan (the plan). The Pewsey Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Pewsey Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Pewsey final Decision Statement (PDF) [145KB] (opens new window)
- Pewsey Examiners Report (PDF) [322KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Pewsey Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Pewsey Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of Potterne Neighbourhood Plan 2016 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Potterne Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Potterne Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Potterne Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- Potterne final Decision Statement (PDF) [58KB] (opens new window)
- Potterne Examiners Report (PDF) [126KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Potterne Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Potterne Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of Preshute Neighbourhood Plan 2021 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Preshute Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Preshute Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Preshute Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Preshute final Decision Statement (PDF) [236KB] (opens new window)
- Preshute Examiners Report (PDF) [445KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Preshute Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Preshute Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Purton Neighbourhood Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Purton Neighbourhood Plan. The Purton Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Purton Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Purton final Decision Statement (PDF) [190KB] (opens new window)
- Purton Examiners Report (PDF) [841KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Purton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Purton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026. The Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026 now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- Royal Wootton Bassett final Decision Statement (PDF) [47KB] (opens new window)
- Royal Wootton Bassett Examiners Report (PDF) [271KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Royal Wootton Bassett Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Royal Wootton Bassett Parish Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (20/03/2013) (PDF) [562KB] (opens new window)
- Royal Wootton Bassett SEA Screening opinion August 2015 (PDF) [837KB] (opens new window)
- Royal Wootton Bassett HRA Screening opinion February 2017 (PDF) [296KB] (opens new window)
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Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Salisbury Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Salisbury City Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of Seagry Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Seagry Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Seagry Parish Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Seagry Parish Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Seagry final Decision Statement (PDF) [932KB] (opens new window)
- Seagry Examiners Report (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Seagry Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Seagry Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Seend Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2020 to 2030
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Seend Parish Neighbourhood Plan. The Seend Parish Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Seend Parish Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [9MB] (opens new window)
- Seend final Decision Statement (PDF) [942KB] (opens new window)
- Seend Examiners Report (PDF) [395KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Seend Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Seend Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Semington, Little Marsh & Littleton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Semington, Little Marsh and Littleton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the Sherston Neighbourhood Plan 2006 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Sherston Neighbourhood Plan. The Sherston Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Sherston Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
- Sherston final Decision Statement (PDF) [184KB] (opens new window)
- Sherston Examiners Report (PDF) [260KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Sherston Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Sherston Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Shrewton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Shrewton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of Southwick Neighbourhood Development Plan 2018 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Southwick Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Southwick Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Southwick Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- Southwick final Decision Statement (PDF) [262KB] (opens new window)
- Southwick Examiners Report (PDF) [835KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Southwick Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Southwick Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Sutton Benger Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Sutton Benger Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Stanton St Quintin Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Stanton St Quintin Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Stanton St Quintin Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (20/09/2017) (OpenDocument text format) [409KB] (opens new window)
- Stanton St Quintin SEA Screening opinion December 2020 (PDF) [348KB] (opens new window)
- Stanton St Quintin HRA Screening opinion June 2022 (PDF) [387KB] (opens new window)
Examination
Ann Skippers has been appointed to carry out the examination of the Stanton St Quintin Neighbourhood Development Plan, which has been submitted to Wiltshire Council and has been subject to a period of public consultation. She will consider if the plan meets the five basic conditions in Paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The examiner will consider the neighbourhood plan submission, along with the representations that were received during Wiltshire Council's public consultation.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Steeple Ashton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Steeple Ashton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
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Formal 'making' of the Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan 2019 to 2036
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
Minor (non-material) updates for the purposes of correcting errors have been done to modify the made Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan with the agreement of Tisbury Parish Council, West Tisbury Parish Council and Wiltshire Council, dated 16 November 2020.
- Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [13MB] (opens new window)
- Tisbury and West Tisbury Examiners Report (PDF) [639KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
- Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (27/07/2015) (PDF) [165KB] (opens new window)
- Tisbury and West Tisbury SEA Screening opinion January 2019 (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- Tisbury and West Tisbury HRA Screening opinion February 2019 (PDF) [410KB] (opens new window)
Formal "making" of Tockenham Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Tockenham Neighbourhood Plan. The Tockenham Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Tockenham Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
- Tockenham final Decision Statement (PDF) [943KB] (opens new window)
- Tockenham Examiners Report (PDF) [266KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Tockenham Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Tockenham Neighbourhood Area was approved on 12 July 2017 in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Trowbridge Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Trowbridge Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal "making" of Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway final Decision Statement (PDF) [175KB] (opens new window)
- Urchfont Examiners Report (PDF) [674KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Parish Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Parish Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
- Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Parish Neighbourhood Area Designation decision notice (28/05/2013) (PDF) [570KB] (opens new window)
- Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway SEA Screening opinion June 2015 (PDF) [606KB] (opens new window)
- Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway HRA Screening opinion April 2015 (PDF) [188KB] (opens new window)
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Formal 'making' of Warminster Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the Warminster Neighbourhood Development Plan ('the Plan'). The Warminster Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the Plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
- Warminster Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [9MB] (opens new window)
- Warminster final Decision Statement (PDF) [207KB] (opens new window)
- Warminster Examiners Report (PDF) [278KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Warminster Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Warminster Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of West Ashton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2018 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the West Ashton Neighbourhood Development Plan. The West Ashton Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- West Ashton Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)
- West Ashton final Decision Statement (PDF) [241KB] (opens new window)
- West Ashton Examiners Report (PDF) [297KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of West Ashton Neighbourhood Area
In April 2017 the parish boundary of West Ashton was amended in accordance with the Wiltshire Council (Reorganisation of Community Governance) Order 2016. West Ashton Parish Council applied to have the boundary of their neighbourhood area amended, in order to align with the new parish boundary.
In order to designate the West Ashton Neighbourhood Area the existing boundary of the West Ashton Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 05/12/2016, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Examination
Andrew Matheson has been appointed to carry out the examination of the Westbury Neighbourhood Plan, which has been submitted to Wiltshire Council and has been subject to a period of public consultation. He will consider if the plan meets the five basic conditions in Paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
The examiner will consider the neighbourhood plan submission, along with the representations that were received during Wiltshire Council's public consultation.
Draft Westbury Neighbourhood Plan Consultation (2022 - 2036) (Regulation 16)
Wiltshire Council is formally consulting on the proposed draft Westbury Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted by Westbury Town Council. The consultation starts on Monday 5 June 2023 and responses must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 17 July 2023.
Following this consultation, the comments received will be passed to an independent examiner, to be appointed by Wiltshire Council, who will consider the representations and determine if the draft plan should be put to a community referendum.
Where possible, please provide any comments using the Wiltshire Council consultation portal (opens new window) where all of the documents that form part of the consultation can be found.
Please be aware documents viewed via the consultation portal may not be available to view with Internet Explorer. Please use an alternative internet web browser such as Google Chrome.
Alternatively, an editable representation form can be downloaded from the Supporting Files section on the portal and completed forms can be emailed to neighbourhoodplanning@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
For people who do not have access to digital methods of communication, responses can be sent by post to:
Neighbourhood Planning
Planning and Economic Development
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
For people who do not have access to the internet to view the draft Westbury Neighbourhood Plan (2022 - 2036), a paper copy can be provided on request - please Tel: 01225 713698 to request one. The Neighbourhood Plan can also be viewed at:
The Laverton, Bratton Road, Westbury, BA13 3EN
Westbury Library, Westbury House, 15 Edward Street, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3BD
Leigh Park Community Centre, Leigh Park Way, Westbury, BA13 3FN
All representations will be publicly available and may also appear on the Wiltshire Council website via the consultation portal.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Westbury Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Westbury Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
Formal 'making' of the West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2022 to 2035
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Development Plan. The West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
- West Dean and West Tytherley final Decision Statement (PDF) [80KB] (opens new window)
- West Dean and West Tytherley Examiners Report (PDF) [357KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of West Dean and West Tytherley Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of the West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan. The West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire, such that the neighbourhood plan policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications within the area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [12MB] (opens new window)
- West Lavington final Decision Statement (PDF) [206KB] (opens new window)
- West Lavington Examiners Report (PDF) [260KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of West Lavington Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of West Lavington Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Westwood Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Westwood Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Wilton Neighbourhood Area Designation
Wilton Town Council applied to have the boundary of their neighbourhood area amended, in order to align with the whole area of the parish of Wilton. This change was requested by the Town Council in order to include the former UKLF / Erskine Barracks now redeveloped as a residential area ('Wilton Hill' and 'Erskine Park').
The Designation of Wilton Neighbourhood Area was approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning and Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 as amended 2016.
In order to designate the Wilton Neighbourhood Area the existing boundary of the Wilton Neighbourhood Area, as originally designated on 31/03/2016, was modified in accordance with section 61G(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Winsley Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Winsley Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal "making" of The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council decided to formally 'make' the The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Plan. The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- Winterbournes final Decision Statement (PDF) [933KB] (opens new window)
- Winterbournes Examiners Report (PDF) [565KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of The Winterbournes Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Winterslow Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Winterslow Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Woodborough Neighbourhood Development Order
The Designation of Woodborough Neighbourhood Development Order has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Formal 'making' of the Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017 to 2026
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared to make a legal challenge. No legal challenges were made against the Neighbourhood Plan during this period.
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan. The Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Wiltshire and the policies in the neighbourhood plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the neighbourhood plan.
- Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan (PDF) [7MB] (opens new window)
- Wootton Rivers final Decision Statement (PDF) [133KB] (opens new window)
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
Notification of decision regarding the application for designation of Worton Neighbourhood Area
The Designation of Worton Neighbourhood Area has been approved in accordance with section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning.
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