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South Lenches Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood Area Application - Approved 10 September 2015

Wychavon District Council received an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area by South Lenches Parish Council on Thursday 16 July 2015. The four week consultation ran from Wednesday 22 July until Wednesday 16 August 2015, and no objections were raised on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary. The Neighbourhood Area was subsequently approved by Gary Williams, Head of Housing and Planning Services and Councillor Rob Adams, Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy on 10 September 2015.

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the South Lenches Neighbourhood Area application:

Whittington Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood Area Application - Approved 15 October 2013

Wychavon District Council received an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area by Whittington Parish Council on Friday 12 April 2013. The six week consultation ran from Monday 1 July until Monday 12 August 2013, and no objections were raised on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary. The Neighbourhood Area was subsequently approved by Executive Board on 15 October 2013.

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Whittington Neighbourhood Area application:

Beckford Parish Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood Area Application

Approved 10 April 2018

Wychavon District Council received an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area by Beckford Parish Council on 2 April 2018. The application followed the parish boundary where no designation already existed. The Neighbourhood Area was therefore approved by Gary Williams, Head of Planning and Infrastructure Services in consultation with Councillor Bradley Thomas, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure on 10 April 2018.

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Beckford Parish Neighbourhood Area application:

Bredon, Bredon’s Norton and Westmancote Neighbourhood Plan (Bredon Parish)

Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan 'Made' (Adopted) - 26 July 2017

At its Council meeting on 26 July 2017, Wychavon District Council 'made' (adopted) the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan; it now forms part of the Development Plan for Wychavon District. The adopted Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan and Decision Document can be viewed using the links below:

pdf Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan, Adopted 26 July 2017 (4.65 MB)
pdf Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan Adoption Decision Document (174 KB)

Alternatively hard copies of the above documents can be viewed at the following locations:

  • Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, WR10 1PT (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
  • Pershore Library, Church Street, Pershore, WR10 1DT (Monday and Wednesday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, Tuesday 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-5pm)
  • Tewkesbury Borough Council, Council Offices, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5TT (Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-4pm)

Successful Referendum - 8 June 2017

A Referendum on the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 8 June 2017. There was a 71% turnout, with 90% voting in favour of Wychavon using the Neighbourhood Plan for Bredon Parish to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area.

Decision Statement Published - 20 March 2017

Following the examination of the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan over the winter, the Independent Examiner's recommended modifications have been agreed as detailed in the Decision Statement.

A Referendum was be held on Thursday 8 June 2017 and asked voters "Do you want Wychavon District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Bredon Parish to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area?"

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement and Referendum:

Examiner's Report Received - 20 January 2017

Wychavon District Council appointed Mr Andrew Ashcroft as independent examiner of the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan. He conducted the examination through consideration of written representations.

The examiner's report has now been received and concludes that the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan, subject to the recommended modifications, meets the Basic Conditions and can proceed to referendum. 

Submitted Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 4 July to 15 August 2016

Under Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Bredon Parish Council submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Wychavon District Council. In accordance with Regulation 16, a six week public consultation ran from Monday 4 July until Monday 15 August 2016 during which interested parties were invited to make comments on the Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan. Please note that the initial consultation that was due to run from Monday 6 June until Monday 18 July 2016 did not fully conform with the Regulations, so the consultation was restarted to ensure that the Basic Conditions are met, however all comments made to the initial consultation were carried forward.

To view the submitted Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents, please follow the links below:

pdf Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan, May 2016 (3.20 MB)

pdf Bredon Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement (252 KB)

pdf Consultation Statement (7.81 MB)

To view the list of respondents to the Regulation 16 consultation and their comments, please follow the links below:

Second Draft Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 6 March to 17 April 2016

In accordance with Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Bredon Parish Council consulted upon a second draft Neighbourhood Plan from Sunday 6 March until Sunday 17 April 2016. To view this document, please follow the link below:

Draft Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 23 October to 31 December 2015

In accordance with Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Bredon Parish Council consulted upon their draft Neighbourhood Plan from Friday 23 October until Thursday 31 December 2015. To view this document, please follow the link below:

Neighbourhood Area Application - Approved 17 March 2015

Wychavon District Council received an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area by Bredon, Bredon's Norton and Westmancote Parish Council on Thursday 4 December 2014. The six week consultation ran from Friday 9 January until Friday 20 February 2015, and no objections were raised on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary. The Neighbourhood Area was subsequently approved by Executive Board on 17 March 2015.

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Bredon, Bredon's Norton and Westmancote Neighbourhood Area application:

Broadway Neighbourhood Plan

Broadway Neighbourhood Plan

Broadway Neighbourhood Plan ‘Made’ (Adopted) - 19 October 2022

At its Council meeting on 19 October 2022, Wychavon District Council 'made' (adopted) the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan; it now forms part of the Development Plan for Wychavon District. The adopted Broadway Neighbourhood Plan and Decision Document can be viewed using the links below:

pdf Broadway NDP Adopted Version (18.66 MB)

pdf Broadway Neighbourhood Plan Decision Document 20 Oct 2022 (108 KB)

Alternatively hard copies of the above documents can be viewed at the following locations:

  • Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
  • Broadway Library, Leamington Road, Broadway WR11 7DZ (Saturday 9:30am-1:00pm; Monday 9.30am-4.30pm; Wednesday 9:30am-4:30pm)
  • Evesham Library/Community Contact Centre, Oat Street, Evesham WR11 4PJ (Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.00pm, Tuesday 9;30am-7:00pm and Saturday 9.30am-4:00pm)

Successful Referendum - 17 October 2022

 A Referendum on the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 17 October 2022.There was a 25.5% turnout, with 90% voting in favour of Wychavon using the Neighbourhood Plan for Broadway to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area.

Decision Statement Published and Referendum Date Set for 15th September 2022

Following the examination of the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan earlier on in the year, the Independent Examiner's recommended modifications have been agreed as detailed in the Decision Statement.

A Referendum was held on Thursday 15th September 2022 to ask voters "Do you want Wychavon District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Broadway to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood Area?"

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement and Referendum:

Second Submitted Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 7 January to 18 February 2022

Following the submission of the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan on 5 July 2021, Wychavon District Council invited comments from individuals and organisations under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 from 23 July to 3 September 2021. Wychavon District Council appointed Edwards Cousins of Radcliffe Chambers, Lincoln’s Inn to conduct the Examination of the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan, with the Examination commencing in October 2021.

The Examiner raised concerns relating to the omission of a representation made to the Regulation 14 draft Broadway Neighbourhood Plan by Turley on behalf of Amber Retirement Living Limited from the Consultation Statement. As such, and in agreement with Broadway Parish Council, the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan and associated documentation was revised and Wychavon District Council conducted a second Regulation 16 consultation for a period of six weeks commencing on Friday 7 January 2022 and concluding at 5pm on Friday 18 February 2022.

To view the updated Broadway Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents, please follow the links below:

The Report of the Independent Examine, Edward Cousins, on the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan was received on Wednesday 1 June 2022”.

To view the responses to the second Regulation 16 consultation, please follow the links below:

Examination

The Examination of the Broadway Neighbourhood Plan commenced in October 2021 and is being conducted by Edward Cousins of Radcliffe Chambers. Correspondence between the Examiner and the Councils (Wychavon District Council and Broadway Parish Council) is available below:

pdf Examiner's Initial Letter (162 KB)

pdf Councils' Response to Examiner's Initial Letter (3.09 MB)

pdf Examiner's Second Letter (117 KB)

As a result of the issues raised by the Examiner, the Examination is being paused to allow for a second Regulation 16 consultation to be conducted, due to take place early in 2022. 

Submitted Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 23 July to 3 September 2021

Under Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Broadway Parish Council submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Wychavon District Council on 5 July 2021. In accordance with Regulation 16, a public consultation was held from Friday 23 July to 5pm on Friday 3 September 2021, during which interested parties were invited to make comments on the submitted Broadway Neighbourhood Plan.

Broadway Parish Council undertook consultation on an earlier draft of their Neighbourhood Plan in September and October 2020. Comments made during this period helped inform changes made to the document submitted to Wychavon District Council. The Neighbourhood Plan proposes a number of policies on future housing and development, the built environment, the natural environment, the local economy and tourism, and the community.

It is the responsibility of Wychavon District Council to collate all responses to the Regulation 16 consultation and pass them on to an independent examiner, who will assess them and the Neighbourhood Plan documents to determine whether the Neighbourhood Plan meets the relevant legislation and should proceed to a Referendum.

To view the submitted Broadway Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents, please follow the links below:

To view the responses to the Regulation 16 consultation, please follow the links below:

Draft Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - 4 September to 16 October 2020

In accordance with Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Broadway Parish Council consulted on their draft Neighbourhood Plan from Friday 4 September to 5pm Friday 16 October 2020.

Broadway Draft Neighbourhood Plan, September 2020

Neighbourhood Area Application - Approved 4 February 2014

Wychavon District Council received an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area by Broadway Parish Council on Wednesday 12 August 2013. The six week consultation ran from Tuesday 22 October until Monday 2 December 2013, and no objections were raised on the proposed neighbourhood area boundary. The Neighbourhood Area was subsequently approved by Executive Board on 4 February 2014.

Please follow the links below to view the documentation relating to the Broadway Neighbourhood Area application:

pdf Broadway Parish Council's Neighbourhood Area Designation Letter (1.17 MB)

pdf Broadway Parish Council's Neighbourhood Area Designation Map (1.69 MB)

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