Neighbourhood Planning Support

Service Level Agreement

Our Service Level Agreement (PDF, 68KB) sets out how the Council can help you prepare a neighbourhood plan. The Council offers direct support for free and specialist support at a charge. 

Request support

Email us directly and request support on any of the topics below:

• Request direct officer support to prepare your neighbourhood plan
• Request a Housing Needs Advice Report
• Request a local Character Assessment
• Request a map

Submit your Neighbourhood Planning documents

Email us directly to submit a document or application for any of the reasons below:

• Submit your neighbourhood area application
• Submit your request for a Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion
• Submit your draft neighbourhood plan for policy advice
• Submit your finalised neighbourhood plan to examination
• Submit a request to modify a neighbourhood plan

External funding

Government grants and support are available to help you complete your neighbourhood plan. 

• Grants of up to £9,000
• For complex neighbourhood plans technical support is available from AECOM, alongside an additional grant package of £8,000 (bringing the grant ceiling amount available to £17,000). 

You can apply for the above grants and support through Locality's website here.