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How to create a neighbourhood plan

gov.uk · 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

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How to create a neighbourhood plan

This guidance describes each stage in the plan making process.
This guidance covers:

whether a neighbourhood plan is right for your community or whether a different type of planning tool might be more appropriate

getting established, including designating a neighbourhood area or neighbourhood forum, building an evidence base and publicity and engagement

preparing a plan, including drafting the plan, meeting the basic conditions and pre-submission consultation

bringing the plan into force, including submission to the local planning authority, a final consultation, independent examination, referendum and adoption of the plan by the local planning authority

## How to create a neighbourhood plan
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Type Ppg
Source gov.uk
Jurisdiction 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Status Active
Published 2026-03-31
Effective 2026-03-31

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