The consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan has now closed, and the Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to West Suffolk Council who have commenced their own consultation. To view West Suffolk Council’s notice of consultation, click the link below.

What happens next?

The Process

Designation
Defining the neighbourhood area

Vision
Preparation of the draft Neighbourhood Plan

Pre-submission consultation
Publicity and consultation

Submission
Submission to West Suffolk District council

Examination
Undertaken by an independent examiner

Referendum
A majority must be gained to progress to the next step

Adoption
Neighbourhood Plan adopted