Find out about neighbourhood planning

If you already live in a neighbourhood area, check which neighbourhood planning measures are in place on our website. If not, you may wish to consider starting the process yourself, or talk to your parish council.  

Read the neighbourhood planning guide from Locality (opens new window)

We can provide guidance and technical help through the neighbourhood planning process. Contact customer services (opens new window) or call 01483 505050. 

In areas with parish councils, the parish council must lead on neighbourhood planning. In areas without parish councils, local people must apply to the council to designate a 'neighbourhood forum'.

Visit the following sites for more information: 

• The Government guide to Neighbourhood Planning (opens new window)
• The Government's Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit (opens new window)
• Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 (opens new window)
• MyCommunity neighbourhood planning website (opens new window)