Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood planning is a powerful tool that empowers local communities and gives them the opportunity to influence planning and development in their local area.  Introduced by the Localism Act 2011, a neighbourhood plan is a document that sets out planning policies for land use and development for a specified neighbourhood area.  Neighbourhood planning enables communities to:

• Develop a shared vision for the community
• Plan where new development such as homes, shops, leisure facilities, offices and community buildings should be built
• Influence what new development should look like
• Identify and safeguard land such as green spaces
• Explore issues relating to transport, housing, air quality, sustainability and employment
• Have a say on what infrastructure should be provided

Once adopted at referendum, any planning applications that fall within the neighbourhood plan area will be assessed against the relevant policies contained within the neighbourhood plan.

The current Wallingford Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) as part of the district council’s development plan on 20 May 2021 and is available to read here: Wallingford Np Adopted Version 160721

A Review of the Wallingford Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared and an independent examination has taken place. The Referendum will take place on Thursday 6th February. More information HERE 

All documents, including the Examiner’s Report, are available to read on South Oxfordshire District Council’s website HERE

Until the Review document has been finally made (adopted) by South Oxfordshire District Council the Neighbourhood Plan dated May 2021 remains in force. The Review carries 50% weight until it is made.

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is now considering the Examiner’s recommendations, before making the final decision on whether the Plan Review should proceed to a referendum, as recommended by the Examiner. Further information will be published by SODC, and this page updated, in due course.