Neighbourhood Planning in Barrow cum Denham
Examination of the Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan
The council has appointed Andrew Ashcroft MRTPI to carry out the examination of the submission Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 17 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012
Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft (Regulation 16) consultation - consultation now closed
View the consultation responses
On 9 October, West Suffolk Council received the submission version of the Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan and accompanying documents. The council has assessed the plan in accordance with the relevant legislation and have approved receipt.
We are keen to hear the views of people who live, work and carry out business in the area. Responses should focus on whether the plan proposal is appropriate to be used for the Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan.
We have commenced a six week consultation on Wednesday 30 October (9am) 2024. The Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft and other consultation documents can be viewed and responded to via the council's online consultation system.
- Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Submission Draft
- Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Policies Map
- Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Strategic Environment Assessment
- Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment
The plan is supported by a number of evidence documents, including the basic conditions statement and consultation statement, which can be viewed on the council's online consultation system.
- Basic Conditions Statement 2024
- Regulation 14 Consultation Report 2024
- Report on responses to questionnaire 2021
- Site options and assessment report 2021
- Design guidance and codes 2020
What can be commented on?
Comments are invited regarding whether the 'plan proposal' fulfils the 'basic conditions' (Paragraph 8, Schedule 4B Town and Country Planning Act (as amended))
The 'basic conditions'
Representations received under regulation 16 regarding the plan proposal will be forwarded to an independent examiner, who will assess the Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents against 'basic conditions'. These require that the plan:
- Has regard to national policy and guidance from the Secretary of State.
- Contributes to sustainable development.
- Is in general conformity with the strategic policy of the development plan for the area of any part of that area.
- Does not breach or is otherwise compatible with EU obligations - this includes the SEA Directive of 2001/42/EC.
- The making of the neighbourhood plan is not likely to have significant effect on a European site (as defined in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (d)), either alone or in combinations with other plans and projects.
How to comment on the proposed submission plan
Please submit your comments by& 5pm on Friday 4 October 2024 by using the council's online consultation system or via email to neighbourhood.planning@westsuffolk.gov.uk. Comments cannot be accepted if anonymous. All information received is public information (subject to the General Data Protection Regulations)
Where are the documents available
The documents are available for inspection online via the council's online consultation system and hard copies are available to view at the following location:
- West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
- Mildenhall Hub, Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7JX (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
- The Three Horseshoes Pub, The Street, Barrow, Suffolk IP29 5AP
- The Weeping Willow Pub, Bury Road, Barrow, Suffolk IP29 5AB
What happens next?
We are working with Barrow cum Denham Parish Council to appoint an independent examiner who will make recommendations and their report will be published online in due course.
Once the council has received this report, and reviewed whether modifications are required, it can decide that the plan is ready for a referendum. (Further details can be found under the summary of the key stages in neighbourhood plan at steps 4 to 7)
Neighbourhood plan - pre-submission consultation
As part of the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2015 (as amended), Barrow cum Denham Parish Council is undertaking a pre-submission consultation on the Barrow cum Denham draft Neighbourhood Plan from 12 September to 24 October 2023. You can view the document and comment on the Barrow cum Denham Parish Council webpage.
Barrow cum Denham Neighbourhood Area designation
On 11 June 2019, Barrow cum Denham Parish Council submitted an application to define the boundary of its Neighbourhood Plan. The regulations regarding neighbourhood area applications have recently changed and there is no longer a requirement for publicity if the application is for the whole parish area - as it is in this instance.
Under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the council confirmed the designated area on 26 June 2019.