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.
Decision to make Castle Cary and Ansford Neighbourhood Plan
Castle Cary & Ansford Referendum result
Referendum Information Statement
Amended Neighbourhood Plan June 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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Compton Dundon
We have approved the designation of the parish of Compton Dundon 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 Compton Dundon, as identified in the map below.
This designation sets out the area which the Compton Dundon Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
Compton Dundon Neighbourhood Plan application
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Crewkerne
We have approved the designation of Crewkerne as a Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, Regulation 7.
The area to which the designation relates is set out in the application letter and covers the whole area of Crewkerne Town Council.
This designation sets out the area which the Crewkerne 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
East Coker letter of designation
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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
Martock Parish Council as the Qualifying Body has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, entitled the Martock Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan sets out a vision for the future and planning policies which will be used in the determination of planning applications.
The Plan was published for consultation between 13th August 2020 and 1st October 2020. The summary of all representations received by the Authority together with the South Somerset District Council comments on the Neighbourhood Plan and summary of submission requirements is available here:
General Information about Neighbourhood Planning and the Referendum
Martock NP Examination Decision Statement - 4th March 2021
Martock NP Referendum Version Plan
Martock NP Examiner's Report 21st January 2021
Martock NP Group Answers to Examiner's Questions - November 2020
Briefing to Parish and Town Councils
Examiner Supplementary Question - 12 November 2020
Examiner Questions - 11 November 2020
Independent Examination for the NP - 29 October 2020
SSDC comments on the Neighbourhood plan
SSDC Summary of submission requirements
Submission letter February 2020
Martock Neighbourhood Plan January 2020
Martock NP Consultation Statement
Martock NP Local Green Space Assessment Report November 2020
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.
Strategic Environmental Assessment and
Habitats Regulations Screening Report, May 2019 -
Milborne Port
We have approved the designation of the parish of Milborne Port 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 Milborne Port, as identified in the map below.
This designation sets out the area which the Milborne Port Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
Milborne Port Neighbourhood Plan application
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North Cadbury and Yarlington
We have approved the designation of the parish of North Cadbury and Yarlington as Neighbourhood Area, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 part 2, regulation 7.
The area the designation relates to is the whole of North Cadbury and Yarlington parish, as identified in the map below.
This designation sets out the area which the North Cadbury and Yarlington Neighbourhood Plan will cover, no other Neighbourhood Plans being permitted in that area.
North Cadbury and Yarlington application letter
North Cadbury and Yarlington Neighbourhood Area map
North Cadbury and Yarlington Neighbourhood Area letter of designation
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Queen Camel
Queen Camel Parish Council as the Qualifying Body has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan, entitled the Queen Camel Neighbourhood Plan 2019 to 2030. The Plan sets out a vision for the future and planning policies which will be used in the determination of planning applications.
District Executive considered the Examiner’s recommendations on 3rd September 2020. Please note the decision statement and the Referendum version of the Queen Camel Neighbourhood Plan below.
Regulations linked to the Coronavirus Act 2020 mean that no elections or referendums can take place until 6 May 2021. This includes neighbourhood planning referendums. These provisions will be kept under review by the Government and may be amended or revoked in response to changing circumstances. The Neighbourhood Plan now has significant weight in decision-making on planning applications.
General Information about Neighbourhood Planning and the Referendum
Queen Camel Neighbourhood Plan - referendum version
Queen Camel NP Referendum Decision Statement
The Plan was published for consultation between 30th January 2020 and 12th March 2020. The summary of all representations received by the Authority together with the South Somerset District Council comments on the Neighbourhood Plan and summary of submission requirements is available here:
Queen Camel NP final examiner's report 1st June 2020
QCNP response to examiner questions
Independant Examination of the NP 27th March 2020
SSDC summary of submission requirements
Queen Camel Neighbourhood Plan
Appendix 1 Glossary of definitions
Appendix 2 Buildings and Features listed by English Heritage
Appendix 3 Archaeological sites, Monuments and other Heritage Features listed
Appendix 4 Pictorial history of developments
Appendix 5 Surplus signs & poles
Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Screening Report Feb 2019
Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report May 2019
Housing Review Analysis March 2018
Local Green Spaces Paper November 2019
Demographic statistics (2011 Census Profile)
Technical Assessment of Community Facilities, South Somerset District Council, 2014
South Somerset HELAA 2018 (Queen Camel Extract)
South Somerset Local Plan - Adopted 2006 Queen Camel Inset Map and Key
Traffic Audit Report A359 - High Street, Queen Camel, May 2017
Traffic Audit Report A359 - High Street, Queen Camel, May 2019
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
South Petherton Neighbourhood Area map
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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