Neighbourhood planning was introduced in the Localism Act 2011. It is an important and powerful tool that gives communities statutory powers to help shape their local area.
What is a neighbourhood plan?
A neighbourhood plan is a document that sets out planning policies for your area and can:
It’s written by the local community and helps get the right types of development in the right place.
What is a neighbourhood development order?
A neighbourhood development order grants planning permission for the development you want to see in your area. The permission can be for building houses and community facilities or for alterations across your area (e.g. encouraging housing through giving permission to change the upper floors of shops to flats).
Why do a neighbourhood plan?
Local communities are preparing neighbourhood development plans (NDPs) to tackle the issues that matter locally, from increasing the supply of affordable housing, safeguarding green spaces and improving the local environment. NDPs give local people a statutory power to shape the future of their area, making NDPs part of the planning framework for the area. As a result, the delivery of housing, economic growth and movement towards net zero is being facilitated by neighbourhood planning groups in so many communities.
To find out more, visit: locality.org.uk/neighbourhood-planning
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