Neighbourhood Planning

These pages provide information, news and resources on neighbourhood planning in the Daventry Area. 

Neighbourhood planning seeks to give communities more control over the future of their area by helping to change attitudes towards development and by giving local people the chance to have their say on what happens where they live.

A Neighbourhood Plan can establish general planning policies for the development and use of land in a defined neighbourhood area. Plans may contain a vision, local priorities, planning policies, proposals for improving an area or providing new facilities or infrastructure, or allocation of key sites for development.

There is no requirement for local communities to undertake neighbourhood planning. A number of alternative approaches are available and we can provide advice on these too.

For more information contact email planningpolicy.ddc@westnorthants.gov.uk

Clipston and Overstone 

At its meeting of Cabinet on 12 October 2021, the Council agreed that the Clipston and Overstone Neighbourhood Development Plans, as modified by the examiner’s recommendations should proceed to referendum. Further details are available on the Submitted Neighbourhood Plans webpage.

Kilsby

Kilsby Parish Council is undertaking a review of their neighbourhood plan which was made in 2016. The first formal stage is to consult on the changes through a regulation 14 consultation, this is taking place between 1 October and 15 November 2021. Further details are available on the Kilsby Parish Council website.

Neighbourhood Plan Review Toolkit

The Council has produced a toolkit to assist neighbourhood plan groups with "made" plans to consider if a review is needed, the type of review required and the process involved. View our Guide to Neighbourhood Planning for more information.

Advice on consultation and referenda

Groups who are considering undertaking formal consultation on draft neighbourhood plans (Regulation 14) should consider how this can be undertaken in a way that will help combat the spread of coronavirus. 

The Government has issued temporary revised guidance which dispenses with the need for face to face exhibitions and to make available hard copies of the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents. Groups will still need to ensure that they are able to satisfy the Regulations to bring the consultation to the attention of people who live, work and carry on business in the neighbourhood area. This may involve the use of different or innovative methods.

Access the Government's guidance regarding neighbourhood plans 

Any groups wishing to submit their plans for Regulation 16 consultation should contact the Council in advance to discuss timescales and how this will be undertaken in line with the latest Government guidance. 

If you require further advice please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing planningpolicy.ddc@westnorthants.gov.uk