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Neighbourhood Planning in Wychavon

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Neighbourhood Planning in Wychavon

The Localism Act 2011 introduced a new element to the planning system for England in the form of Neighbourhood Planning. Neighbourhood Planning sits within the development planning framework that includes the South Worcestershire Development Plan. Neighbourhood Planning allows a partnership of communities including businesses, residents and interested parties to develop policies that, subject to an independent examination and community referendum, carry equal weight to the local plan and will become part of the planning framework for land uses in their local area.

The map below shows current progress on Neighbourhood Planning within Wychavon:

pdf Wychavon Neighbourhood Planning Progress Map (December 2025).pdf (4.55 MB)

Latest Neighbourhood Planning News

North and Middle Littleton Neighbourhood Area designation

Following a request from North and Middle Littleton Parish Council on 23 February 2026 to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, Wychavon District Council approved the designation on 9 March 2026. To find out more information, please visit the North and Middle Littleton Neighbourhood Plan.

Badsey Neighbourhood Area designation

Following a request from Badsey Parish Council on 10 November 2025 to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, Wychavon District Council approved the designation on 9 December 2025. To find out more information, please visit the Badsey Neighbourhood Plan.

Fladbury Neighbourhood Area designation

Following a request from Fladbury Parish Council on 18 November 2025 to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, Wychavon District Council approved the designation on 1 December 2025. To find out more information, please visit the Fladbury Neighbourhood Plan.

Offenham Neighbourhood Area designation

Following a request from Offenham Parish Council on 18 July 2025 to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, Wychavon District Council approved the designation on 15 September 2025. To find out more information, please visit the Offenham Neighbourhood Plan.

Childswickham Neighbourhood Area designation

Following a request from Childswickham Parish Council on 11 July 2025 to designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, Wychavon District Council approved the designation on 29 July 2025. To find out more information, please visit the Childswickham Neighbourhood Plan.

Harvington Neighbourhood Plan

At its Council meeting on 26 February 2025, Wychavon District Council 'made' (adopted) the Harvington Neighbourhood Plan Review; it now forms part of the Development Plan for Wychavon District. To find out more information, please visit the Harvington Neighbourhood Plan.

 

Made (adopted) Neighbourhood Plan Reviews

Made (adopted) Neighbourhood Plans

Neighbourhood Plans at Review stage

There are not currently any Neighbourhood Plans in Wychavon at this stage.

Neighbourhood Plans at Referendum stage

There are not currently any Neighbourhood Plans in Wychavon at this stage.

Neighbourhood Plans at Examination stage

There are not currently any Neighbourhood Plans in Wychavon at this stage. 

Submitted Neighbourhood Plans

There are not currently any Neighbourhood Plans in Wychavon at this stage.

Draft Neighbourhood Plans

The following plans are at draft stage and are out for consultation until 20 July.

The following plan is at the draft stage and out for consultation until 3 August.

Designated Neighbourhood Areas

Please note that once a draft Neighbourhood Plan consultation gets underway, the link is removed from the Designated Neighbourhood Areas section and moved through the stages.

Useful Neighbourhood Planning Information

Wychavon's Neighbourhood Plan Protocol

To help Parish and Town Councils to understand the Council's role in Neighbourhood Plans process, Wychavon has produced a Protocol which sets out how Neighbourhood Plans will be taken forward.

Neighbourhood Planning Protocol.pdf

Wychavon's Neighbourhood Planning Guide

We have produced a guide to developing a Neighbourhood Plan which details the stages of the Neighbourhood Plan process and the support available to Parish/Town Councils who wish to develop a Neighbourhood Plan.

pdf Wychavon's Neighbourhood Planning Guide (707 KB)

SWDPR Strategic Policies for the Purposes of Neighbourhood Planning

One of the basic conditions that a draft Neighbourhood Plan must meet if it is to proceed to referendum is that it is in general conformity with strategic policies in the development plan. We have prepared a list of the Strategic Policies in the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review for the purposes of neighbourhood planning.

pdf SWDPR Strategic Policies for the purposes of Neighbourhood Planning (335 KB)

Funding available for Neighbourhood Planning

Following the withdrawal of the direct government funding to communities preparing neighbourhood plans in June 2025, Wychavon have committed to continuing support for the process by providing a grant of £10,000 to parish and town councils preparing a new neighbourhood plan or reviewing an adopted neighbourhood plan.

Further details on the grant and how to apply can be found here: pdf Wychavon Neighbourhood Plan Funding Guidance. (188 KB)

Groups may also wish to apply for a Big Lottery Fund Awards for All grant of between £300 and £10,000, which must be spent on activities that benefit the community, including hosting an event, purchasing equipment, running training courses and professional fees.

Further information and practical support for Neighbourhood Planning 

  • Locality provides free support, advice, guidance to help local groups create a Neighbourhood Plan.
  • Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees. Through funding from Communities and Local Government, the organisation has set up a useful website for people to share their experiences around ‘Neighbourhood Planning'. The 'Our Neighbourhood Planning' website includes a forum to support people and communities who are using new powers under the Localism Act 2011 to create Neighbourhood Plans. The website has forums and discussion groups about preparing a Neighbourhood Plan, provides opportunity to learn about what is happening in other areas, how to liaise with local planning authorities and advice on community engagement. There are also useful resources and information about Neighbourhood Planning events in England.
  • Rural Services Network and Know My Area can help in the collation of evidence for the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.

If you would like further advice or support in the preparation of your Neighbourhood Plan please contact the Policy Team by email using This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone using 01386 565565.