Made plans

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.

• Tisbury and West Tisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan [13.82MB]
• TISBURY AND WEST TISBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019-2036 Final Decision Statement [130.11KB]

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].