Made Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order
Following a positive referendum result, under Section 38A (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (under delegated powers on 31st January 2024) resolved to make the Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan and Biddulph Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO).
Both documents now form part of the Development Plan for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.
A copy of the Decision Statement which sets out the reasons why the plan and NDO were made is provided below along with a copy of the made Neighbourhood Plan and the made NDO. Paper copies of the Decision Statement, Neighbourhood Plan and NDO may be viewed at Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph, ST8 6AR (during normal opening hours).
Referendum
On the 8th August 2023, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council agreed to send the Biddulph Neighbourhood Development Order to Referendum. On 18th October 2023, following additional modifications consultation, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council agreed to send the Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan to Referendum.
The Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was held on 7th December 2023. A majority of those who voted agreed that Staffordshire Moorlands District Council should use the Neighbourhood Plan for Biddulph to help them decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area. A majority of those who voted also agreed that they want the type of development in the Neighbourhood Development Order for Biddulph to have planning permission. More details about the referendum can be found by following the link below.
Examination
Modifications consultation
Comments were invited on the modifications which differ from those proposed by the Examiner between 16th August and 27th September 2023.
Examiner's Report
The Examiner's Report was received on the 2nd February 2022.
The Examiner issued an Addendum sheet on 5th August 2022
Examiner's Documents
Regulation 16 Consultation
Neighbourhood Plan representations received during the Regulation 16 consultation
Combined representations received to Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order during the Regulation 16 consultation
Neighbourhood Development Order representations received during the Regulation 16 consultation
Neighbourhood Plan Proposal Documents
Screening Assessments of Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Development Order Proposal Documents
Screening Assessments of Neighbourhood Development Order
Background Information
Contact us
If you require further information about the Neighbourhood Plan or NDO contact us on 0345 605 3013 or complete the contact form. the contact form.