
Neighbourhood Development Plan
The village is in the process of creating a 'Neighbourhood Development Plan', now more commonly called just the 'Neighbourhood Plan ('NP').
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Professional consultants were engaged in October 2020, using funds from Locality. They produced a set of core Policies for the draft NDP, which was reviewed and edited by the NP Steering Group in March 2021. A 'Housing Needs Assessment' was produced by a Locality funded consultancy, AECOM, following national guidelines, and this will be part of the evidence base for the NP.
When approved by both TVBC and a government inspector the NP will become an adjunct to the main TVBC Development Plan, with full legal standing as planning policy.
NP History: A village-wide survey, both online and as a supplement to the SEDCA newsletter, was the first formal task of the NP. The results were presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on 8th May 2019. The report was published in the SEDCA newsletter at the end of June 2019. A link to download this is on the right.
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There was a second more specific survey in 2021 when the first draft had been completed - report on the right.
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A 'Draft Regulation 14 plan was approve by the PC and publicised in February 2024 but then suspended without proper explanation. No date has been given for the NP to be resubmitted for final stages of public consultation .
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https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planningpolicy/neighbourhood-planning
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If you have any comments or queries regarding the Neighbourhood Plan please speak to any Parish Councillor.
Neighbourhood Development Plan
Introduction and Objectives
Neighbourhood Development Plan
10/2021 Update & Feedback Request
Neighbourhood Development Plan
2019 Resident Questionnaire Results
Neighbourhood Development Plan
2021 Resident Survey Results
Neighbourhood Plan documents
Annual Parish Meeting Report 2019 covering questionnaire results
Test Valley Borough Council
Neighbourhood Planning FAQs
The Neighbourhood Plan was approved by TVBC and SE PC and published for Draft 14 consultation in February 2024. In an unexpected twist the The PC decided to withdraw it from consultation for a new Steering Group to consider changes. There is no date for the revised Draft 14 plan to be ready for public consultation. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact ndp.chair@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION IS NOW ON A SEPARATE WEB SITE
​www.sherfieldenglish-pc.gov.uk
Please follow the above link to see updated information on the Development Plan, and access all Parish Council information, such as meeting dates, agendas, minutes and documents.