Belstead Neighbourhood Plan

The Belstead Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) is being prepared by the Parish Council and local community. When complete, it will be used to help guide and shape future development in the plan area.

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Reg 05 Area Designation (29 Jun 2026)

On 15 June 2026, Belstead Parish Council submitted an application to designate the whole of their parish as a neighbourhood plan area.

Under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Babergh District Council confirmed this area designation on 29 June 2026. 

Our designation notice, a copy of the application and a map identifying the NDP area are published below. 

• Read the Area Designation Notice
• See a copy of the Area Designation Application
• View the Belstead NDP Area Map (Note: the area follows the parish boundary)

Responsibility for progressing this NDP now rests with the parish council. Further information may be available on the Belstead Parish Council website.