A parish council, town council or a designated neighbourhood forum can apply to have an area designated as a ‘neighbourhood area’ for the purpose of preparing a neighbourhood plan. We have designated the following areas and it is now up to the local community to prepare a neighbourhood plan for that area.
Completed plans will undergo examination and, if successful, a referendum will follow with the local community. If the community support the plan it can be ‘made’ by our planning team and will form part of the development plan. It will then be used to determine planning applications within the neighbourhood area.
Burton and Winkton Neighbourhood Plan
Burton Parish Neighbourhood Area was formally designated on 11 December 2018 prior to the formation of BCP Council. Below you can view the:
Christchurch Town Council Neighbourhood Plan
The Christchurch Town neighbourhood area was formally designated on 7 January 2021.
Queen's Park and Charminster Neighbourhood Plan
The Queen's Park and Charminster Neighbourhood Forum and Neighbourhood Plan Area was formally designated on 6 April 2018. Below you can view the: