NP Key Stages

These are the key stages of neighbourhood planning (further information is available here).

  • Step 1: Designating neighbourhood area and if appropriate neighbourhood forum
  • Step 2: Preparing a draft neighbourhood plan or Order
  • Step 3: Pre-submission publicity and consultation
  • Step 4: Submission of a neighbourhood plan or Order proposal to the local planning authority
  • Step 5: Independent Examination
  • Steps 6 and 7: Referendum and bringing the neighbourhood plan or Order into force