Glemsford Neighbourhood Plan

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The Glemsford 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's area.

Latest news...

Glemsford NDP withdrawn from Examination (19 Aug 2025)

Independent examination of the Glemsford NDP by Janet Cheesley BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI commenced in early July. 

After carrying out a high-level review, an issue was identified relating to the assessment of an alternate site for housing development. Clarity on the SEA timeline was sought, resulting in an 'Open Letter' being sent to the Parish Council which gave them the opportunity to withdraw their NDP from examination so that they can prepare a revised SEA Environmental Report that considers reasonable alternatives. At their meeting on 12 August 2025, the Parish Council agreed to the withdrawal. The Examiner was notified of that decision on 19 August 2025. 

Relevant correspondence can be found within the document linked below. Future updates on this NDP will be published here as and when required.

Previous stages...

Reg 16 Submission consultation (ended 30 May 2025)

The Glemsford NDP was submitted in March 2025 and was made available for public consultation between 9 April and 30 May 2025. The Parish Council (the qualifying body) had submitted the following documents: 

An assessment on how this NDP meets the basic condition tests will form part of the examination. Our initial checks suggested that the relevant procedural requirements had been met. See our Regulation 15 Checklist.

Respondents were also reminded that their comments could not be treated as confidential and that, with the exception of personal contact details, they would be published on this webpage at the end of the consultation period. 

SEA/HRA Screening and Determination (Feb 2024)

The pre-submission draft Glemsford NDP has been screened to determine whether a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and or a habitats regulation assessment (HRA) are required. The need for SEA has been 'screened-in'. The need for HRA has been 'screened-out'. The relevant reports and our determination notice are published below:

Reg 14 Pre-submission consultation (Nov 2023 - Jan 2024)

Consultation on the pre-submission draft Glemsford NDP closed on 5 January 2024. 

Reg 05 Area Designation (28 Oct 2017)