Neighbourhood Planning
The Localism Act has introduced 'Neighbourhood Plans' as part of the National Planning Policy Framework. These are locally prepared documents which set out what type and scale of development is needed to help a community achieve the right mix of affordable housing, employment opportunities and services.
Neighbourhood Plans will be informed by local consultation and be in line with the policies and proposals in our Local Plan - the overarching development plan for South Somerset.
Many communities in South Somerset have already produced Local Community Plans (or Town or Parish Plans). While these plans can act as a foundation for future development ideas, a Neighbourhood Plan is a separate document.
There are lots of ways to inform the planning system and get the development you wish to see in your community. Neighbourhood Plans are not the only option.
Neighbourhood planning support is a 2 year programme which has been launched to offer practical hands on support. Full programme details are available here.
There is a considerable amount of published advice on Neighbourhood Planning. The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) has a set of very useful frequently asked questions. Also available is the Neighbourhood Plans roadmap guide produced by locality, this is a guide designed to help Town and Parish Councils decide whether or not to produce a Neighbourhood Plan and if they do decide to go ahead to guide them through the process of producing the plan and how it will be delivered.
View the Neighbourhood Area Designation Map.
Find out about the Neighbourhood Plan process.
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Castle Cary and Ansford
The consultation period for the Regulation 15 submission plan started 29 November 2018 and ended 19 January 2019.
Supplementary Response to examiner - March 2019
Working Group Response to Examiner – March 2019
Summary of Regulation 16 comments
Letter from examiner - 15 February 2019
Castle Cary & Ansford notification letter
Castle Cary & Ansford submission requirements
Castle Cary & Ansford submission notice
Neighbourhood plan for reg 15 submission
Conditions statement with appendix
Castle Cary basic consultation statement
We have approved the designation of the parish of Castle Cary and Ansford as Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, Regulation 7.
The area to which the designation relates is the whole of the parish of Castle Cary and Ansford, as identified in the map below. No comments were received from members of the public during the 4 week consultation period.
This designation sets out the area which the Castle Cary and Ansford Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
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East Coker
We have approved the designation of the parish of East Coker as a Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.
East Coker Neighbourhood Plan area referendum
East Coker Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement
East Coker examination final report
SEA Screening report East Coker addendum final April 2016
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Ilminster
We have approved the designation of the parish of Ilminster as Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, regulation 7.
The area to which the designation relates is the whole of the parish of Ilminster as identified in the map below.
This designation sets out the area which the Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
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Martock
We have approved the designation of the parish of Martock as Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, regulation 7.
The area to which the designation relates is the whole of the parish of Martock, as identified in the map below.
One comment was received during the 4 week consultation period.
This designation sets out the area which the Martock Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
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Queen Camel
We have approved the designation of the parish of Queen Camel as a Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, regulation 7.
Queen Camel Parish has become one of the governments "frontrunners"; a group of Neighbourhoods who have been pioneering the Neighbourhood Planning process.
The area to which the designation relates is the whole of the parish of Queen Camel, as identified in the map below. The letter of application from Queen Camel Parish Council can also be downloaded below.
No comments were received on this application from members of the public during the 7 week consultation period.
This designation sets out the area which the Queen Camel Neighbourhood plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Screening Report - February 2019
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South Petherton
We have approved the designation of the Parish of South Petherton as a Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.
South Petherton Neighbourhood Plan area referendum
South Petherton Neighbourhood Plan statement of decision
Neighbourhood plan with post examination changes
Declaration of result - 12 July 2018
General information about neighbourhood planning and the referendum
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Screening Report
South Petherton application letter
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Wincanton
The Wincanton Neighbourhood development plan was adopted at the District Council meeting on 01 March 2018. Following the referendum on 08 February 2018, we have now formally made the Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Decision to make Wincanton Neighbourhood Plan
Wincanton Neighbourhood Plan area referendum
Final report on Wincanton Neighbourhood Plan
Wincanton SEA/HRA screening report
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Additional information