Buckland Newton Community Plan
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Introduction
At the end of 2010 the Government introduced the Localism Bill which will allow Parish Councils to draw up
Neighbourhood Plans to shape the future of their communities.
At the beginning of 2011, Buckland Newton Parish Council decided to start on the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan
for the parish. A Working Group was set up of both Parish Councillors and other Parishioners who were interested in
taking part in this project.
The Localism Bill was enacted on the 15th November 2011, and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations are expected
to be published in Spring 2012. The Working Group has started preliminary work on the Plan. Meetings are held once a
month and all Parishioners are welcome to participate.
After further discussion in October 2011, the Parish Council agreed to additionally prepare a Parish Plan at the same time
as the Neighbourhood Plan. These would jointly be called the Buckland Newton Community Plan. For an explanation of
the differences between the two plans please see the Neighbourhood Plan / Parish Plan page
At the end of 2010 the Government introduced the Localism Bill which will allow Parish Councils to draw up
Neighbourhood Plans to shape the future of their communities.
At the beginning of 2011, Buckland Newton Parish Council decided to start on the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan
for the parish. A Working Group was set up of both Parish Councillors and other Parishioners who were interested in
taking part in this project.
The Localism Bill was enacted on the 15th November 2011, and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations are expected
to be published in Spring 2012. The Working Group has started preliminary work on the Plan. Meetings are held once a
month and all Parishioners are welcome to participate.
After further discussion in October 2011, the Parish Council agreed to additionally prepare a Parish Plan at the same time
as the Neighbourhood Plan. These would jointly be called the Buckland Newton Community Plan. For an explanation of
the differences between the two plans please see the Neighbourhood Plan / Parish Plan page
