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Guidance notes for Parish Councils

Guidance notes for Parish Councils

Find advice on a range of topics relating to neighbourhood planning.

Neighbourhood Planning Advice Notes

These advice notes are for parish councils undertaking neighbourhood planning. Click on the links below to access the documents.

General Advice

Neighbourhood planning at a glance

The neighbourhood planning process

Getting started

Neighbourhood Area Designation

Setting up a steering group

Grant and technical support

Vision and objectives

Engaging a consultant

Consultation

Regulation 14 consultation

Strategic policies

Referendum

Referendum Publicity

Once the Plan is made

Guide to commenting on planning applications using your neighbourhood plan

Reviewing your plan

Plan Review

Planning Issues

Local Green Space

Non-designated Heritage Assets

Settlement Boundaries