Made plans
Once adopted, Neighbourhood Plans form part of the local statutory development plan which forms the basis for determining planning applications in that area.
Below is a list of all the Neighbourhood Plans that have been formally made by Wiltshire council.
Formal "making" of Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan
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 Development 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.
- Follow
this link [1.83MB] to the Ashton Keynes Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [171.04KB]
Formal 'making' of Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan
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.
Follow
this link [9.77MB] to the Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan. Within the plan reference is made to the "Green Spaces Topic Paper Appendix 18", this document can be
viewed here [1.68MB].
The final decision statement can be downloaded for viewing
here [48.83KB].
Formal 'making' of the Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [12.17MB] to the Bremhill Parish Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [135.04KB]
Formal 'making' of the Burbage Neighbourhood Plan
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Burbage Neighbourhood Plan. The Burbage 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.
Follow this link [6.08MB] to the Burbage Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [177.29KB]
Formal 'making' of the Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [7.47MB] to the Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [40.79KB]
Formal 'making' of Cherhill New Village Hall Community Right to Build Order
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.
- Follow
this link [12.19MB] to the Cherhill New Village Hall Community Right to Build Order
- Follow
this link [190.97KB] to the final Decision Statement
Formal 'making' of the Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2026
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.
- Follow
this link [2.24MB] to the Chirton and Conock Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2026
- Follow
this link [132.15KB] to the final Decision Statement
Formal "making" of Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [2.09MB] to the Christian Malford Neighbourhood Development Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [136.12KB]
Formal "making" of Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [2.18MB] to the Compton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [160.17KB]
Formal 'making' of the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [8.23MB] to the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan
- Follow
this link [4.7MB] to the Corsham Batscape Strategy
- Follow
this link [8.93MB] to the Corsham Design Guide
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [129.07KB]
Formal "making" of Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan 2026
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.
- Follow
this link [3.59MB] to the Cricklade Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [136.08KB]
Formal 'making' of Devizes Neighbourhood Plan
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 Neighbourhood Development 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.
- Follow
this link [4.68MB] to the Devizes Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [207.1KB]
Formal 'making' of Downton Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [5.58MB] to the Downton Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [58.6KB]
Formal 'making' of Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [6.31MB] to the Freshford and Limpley Stoke Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [199.96KB]
Formal 'making' of the Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan
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.
Follow
this link [2.6MB] to the Great Somerford (incorporating Startley) Neighbourhood Plan.
The final Decision Statement can be downloaded
here [49.18KB].
Formal 'making' of the Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [7.35MB] to the Hilperton Neighbourhood Development Plan
- Follow
this link [190.64KB] to the final Decision Statement
Formal 'making' of Holt Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [8.88MB] to the Holt Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [58.43KB]
Formal 'making' of the Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [13.62MB] to the Hullavington Neighbourhood Development Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [196.05KB]
Formal 'making' of Idmiston Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [4.68MB] to the Idmiston Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [167.89KB]
Formal 'making' of the Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Plan
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Plan. The Langley Burrell 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.
Follow
this link [3.18MB] to the Langley Burrell Neighbourhood Plan.
The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [141.45KB].
Formal 'making' of Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, there was a six week period from the date on which the referendum results were declared (Friday 28 November 2014) 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.
Use the below links to read the Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan
Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan Volume 1 [10.75MB]
Malmesbury Neighbourhood Plan Volume 2 [7.62MB]
The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [157.71KB].
Formal "making" of Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan
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 and the policies in the plan will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the plan.
- Follow
this link [16.14MB] to the Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [199.46KB]
Formal 'making' of Pewsey Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [4.07MB] to the Pewsey Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [145.68KB]
Formal 'making' of Potterne Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [6.32MB] to the Potterne Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [58.54KB]
Formal 'making' of the Purton Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [3.66MB] to the Purton Neighbourhood Plan
- Follow
this link [190.3KB] to the final Decision Statement
Formal "making" of Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2026
Following an independent examination and a positive referendum result, Wiltshire Council have decided to formally 'make' the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2026. The Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2026 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.
- Follow
this link [6.15MB] to the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2026.
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [47.67KB].
Results of Referendum
The result of the referendum held on Thursday 19th April 2018 was in favour of the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2026. Residents were asked to vote on the following question "Do you want Wiltshire Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Royal Wootton Bassett to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?" Out of the 2308 ballot papers issued, 2137 cast a vote of 'yes' which was a majority of 92.6%. The turnout of electors was 22.65%.
Formal 'making' of the Sherston Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [2.53MB] to the Sherston Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [184.57KB]
Formal "making" of Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan
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 16th November 2020.
Formal "making" of Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [1.49MB] to the Urchfont, Wedhampton and Lydeway Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [175.67KB]
- Formal 'making' of Warminster Neighbourhood Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [9.04MB] to the Warminster Neighbourhood Plan
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [160.5KB]
Formal 'making' of the West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2026
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.
- Follow
this link [12.44MB] to the West Lavington Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2026
- Follow
this link [206.66KB] to the final Decision Statement
Formal 'making' of the Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.
- Follow
this link [7.8MB] to the Wootton Rivers Neighbourhood Development Plan.
- The final Decision Statement can be
downloaded here [133.37KB].