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Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan (update 14 September 2026)
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum. You can view the informaion below.
Neighbourhood planning gives town and parish councils or newly formed neighbourhood forums the opportunity to prepare, with the community they represent, a planning document for their area. Have a look at our 'Welcome to Neighbourhood Planning Support' section below and contact us if you are considering developing a Neighbourhood Plan.
Neighbourhood plans
Scotforth Rural Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan now closed
The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications set out in the report , the modified Plan should proceed to Referendum and that this should be held within the Scotforth Neighbourhood Area. However, on 25 March 2026, the Government introduced a few changes through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA), including Sections 98 and 99, which are relevant to neighbourhood planning. The Government did not introduce transitional arrangements for these provisions, meaning that they apply to all neighbourhood plans currently in progress. These changes were not addressed within the Examiner’s report due to the timing of the introduction of these changes.
As a result of these changes, the Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan is affected by the updated legislative framework. This means that the Neighbourhood Plan is required to undertake additional work to demonstrate compliance with the amended legal requirements and change to the basic conditions introduced through Sections 98 and 99 of the 2003 Act before it can proceed further in the neighbourhood planning process. The District Council has therefore advised Scotforth Parish Council to produce an Addendum to their Basic Conditions Statement which sets out how these changes have been addressed.
The Council held a further focused six-week consultation, inviting comments solely on the content of the Basic Conditions Statement Addendum . The focused consultation closed on 17 August 2026. The Addendum, along with any comments that are received in response to the focused consultation, have now been submitted to the Examiner, and the examination report has been reopened to address these issues.
- Representation (consultation) responses (Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses)
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made to the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum: Report of the Independent Examiner . Further details to follow.
The Examination of the Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan concluded and reopened 2 September 2026.
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
Examination library
The following schedule sets out the documents, statements and other relevant correspondence issued during the Examination of the Plan
| Document Author | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector | 3 February 2026 | |
| Lancaster City Council | 4 February 2026 | |
| Inspector | 6 February 2026 | |
| Parish Council | 20 February 2026 | |
| Inspector | 23 February 2026 | |
| Lancaster City Council | 25 February 2026 | |
| Inspector | 26 February 2026 |
Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan documents:
- Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Submission Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Notice of Designation and Parish Boundary Map
- Consultation Statement
- SEA Screening Opinion Report
- HRA Screening Report
- Landscape Character Assessment Report
- Accessibility, Health and Wellbeing Report - Part 1 (Walking, Riding & Driving)
- Environment and Biodiversity Hedgerows, Trees & Woodland Report
- Burrow Heights Ward Drumlin Report
- Technical Note - Existing Drainage Scoping Report
- Design Guide and Codes Report
- Dpt for Transport Cycle Infrastructure Design
Regulation 16 Consultation Responses : redacted to ensure we meet GDPR. The independent planning inspector will receive all the original representations.
Scotforth Rural Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan - Regulation 16 Consultation - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan for seven weeks to Monday 17 November 2025. The Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan sets out the planning framework about how Scotforth rural civil parish residents and businesses would like the parish developed and protected up to 2031. Scotforth Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation will be led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
The consultation has now closed. The neighbourhood plan documents and all representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
- Representation (consultation) responses (coming soon and redacted to ensure we meet GDPR) - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Please note: Responses should make clear whether they wish to remain informed over future decisions of the Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 (iv) of the 2012 Regulations. The deadline for representations is Monday 17 November 2025.
Scotforth Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents:
- Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Submission Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Notice of Designation and Parish Boundary Map
- Consultation Statement
- SEA Screening Opinion Report
- HRA Screening Report
The documents are also available for viewing during office hours at Lancaster Town Hall and Morecambe Town Hall.
Please note: all valid representations which are received will be made public, including all evidence and information which is submitted to supplement the representation (although contact details such as addresses, emails and telephone numbers will be removed). Please do not submit any information or evidence which you do not wish to be made public. The council cannot accept any anonymous responses nor responses which, for whatever reason, are illegible.
What Next?
Following the end of the consultation, the neighbourhood plan documents and representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning examiner, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
Assistive Technology
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Privacy Statement
Lancaster City Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We need to collect and use information about people (“personal data”) in order to provide public services and carry out our duties as a Local Authority. This Privacy Statement is made in light of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you how we use and protect this data. More details here.
Area Designation
Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan
- Formal Notice [27 Janaury 2023]
- Map
Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan - Adopted 22 April 2026
The Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 22 April 2026. As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement
- Halton with Aughton Neighbourhood Development Plan.pdf
Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan - Results of the Referendum 5 March 2026
The Examiner recommended that the Halton-with-Aughton Plan, which covers the administrative area of the Parish, is taken as the area for the referendum. The referendum relating to the adoption of the Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 5 March 2026. Results of the Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Planning Referendum were in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. View the results here. A neighbourhood plan comes into force as part of the statutory development plan once it has been approved at referendum. The council must 'make' the plan as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held .
The 'decision statement' is being prepared and envisaged will be taken to full council soon. Detail to follow.
- Referendum Information Statement
- The Draft Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan
- The referendum area map
- The Report of the Independent Examiner
- Copies of the written representations submitted to the independent examiner
- Basic Conditions Statement produced by Lancaster City Council stating that the Draft Plan meets the ‘Basic Conditions’ specified in the National Planning Practice Guidance
- The ‘Council Decision Statement’ to proceed to Referendum as soon as reasonably possible
- General information on Town and Country Planning and Neighbourhood Planning
- Guidance: Neighbourhood planning (Gov.UK)
Halton-with-Aughton Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan concluded
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made to the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum: Report of the Independent Examiner. 
Examination documents:
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan (2024-2031) for seven weeks from Monday 10 March 2025 to 12 noon Monday 28 April 2025. Halton-with-Aughton Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation will be led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
The consultation has now closed. The neighbourhood plan documents and all representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
- Representation (consultation) responses - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Please note: Responses should make clear whether they wish to remain informed over future decisions of the Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 (iv) of the 2012 Regulations. The deadline for representations is 12 noon Monday 28 April 2025.
The Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan sets out the planning framework about how Halton-with-Aughton residents and businesses would like the parish to development up to 2031. Further information about the role of neighbourhood planning can be found here Neighbourhood planning - Lancaster City Council(External link).
Halton-with-Aughton Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents:
- 01_Notice for submission consultation
- 02_Submission_Letter
- 03_Halton-with-Aughton-Neighbourhood-Plan-v14-Dec-2024
- 04_Neighbourhood-Plan-Boundary
- 05_Screening-Report-Strategic-Environmental-Assessment
- 06_Consultation-Statement
- 07_Jacobs-Flood-Risk-Management-Study-Final-report-Feb2020
- 08_Screening-Report-Habitats-Regulation-Assessment
- 09_Landscape-Character-Assessment-for-Halton
- 10_Lune-Valley-CLT-Housing-Needs-Survey-Report-2019
- 11_Basic-Conditions-Statement
The documents are also available for viewing during office hours at Lancaster Town Hall and Morecambe Town Hall.
Paper copies can be viewed locally during office hours during in the following venues:
- The Centre@Halton, Low Road, Halton, LA2 6NB
- Halton Mill, Mill Lane, Halton, LA2 6ND
- Aughton Recreation Room, Aughton Road, Aughton, Lancaster, LA2 8LT
- Halton Social Club, Low Road, Halton, LA2 6LZ
- Halton Library, Schoolhouse Lane, Halton, LA2 6QE
Please note: all valid representations which are received will be made public, including all evidence and information which is submitted to supplement the representation (although contact details such as addresses, emails and telephone numbers will be removed). Please do not submit any information or evidence which you do not wish to be made public. The council cannot accept any anonymous responses nor responses which, for whatever reason, are illegible.
What Next?
Following the end of the consultation, the neighbourhood plan documents and representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning examiner, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
Assistive Technology
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk(External link). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Privacy Statement
Lancaster City Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We need to collect and use information about people (“personal data”) in order to provide public services and carry out our duties as a Local Authority. This Privacy Statement is made in light of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you how we use and protect this data. More details here(External link).
Area designation
Halton with Aughton Neighbourhood Plan
- Consultation Report
- Formal Notice [26 October 2015]
- Map
Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan - Adopted 27 September 2023
The Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 27 September 2023. As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement
- Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan
Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan - Results of the Referendum 3 August 2023
The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made, the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum. A referendum was scheduled to be held on 23 February 2023 but this was postponed due to judicial review proceeding having been lodged questioning the Council’s decision to proceed to referendum. The application for permission to apply for a Judicial Review and a subsequent appeal was refused. The referendum relating to the adoption of the Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 3 August 2023. Results of the Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Planning Referendum were in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. View the results here . A neighbourhood plan comes into force as part of the statutory development plan once it has been approved at referendum. The council must 'make' the plan as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held . The 'decision statement' is being prepared and envisaged will be taken to full council soon.
- Referendum Information Statement
- General information on Town and Country Planning and Neighbourhood Planning
- Individual Cabinet Member and Officer Delegated Decisions - 2nd December 2022
- Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan
- The Report of the Independent Examiner
- Copies of the written representations submitted to the independent examiner
Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan concluded
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
- LPA response to Examiners Initial Comments [27-07-22]
- Parish response to Examiners questions [10.8.22]
- Parish response to council Regulation 16 Consultation response [29/7/22]
- Initial Comments of the Independent Examiner [1.7.22[
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made to the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum: Report of the Independent Examiner.
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan from 4 February to 18 March 2022. Slyne with Hest Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation will be led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
Consultation has now closed. The neighbourhood plan documents and all representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
- Representation (consultation) responses - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Please note: Responses should make clear whether they wish to remain informed over future decisions of the Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 (iv) of the 2012 Regulations. The deadline for representations is Friday 18 March 2022
The Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan sets out the planning framework about how Slyne-with-Hest residents and businesses would like the parish to development over the next 10 years up to 2031. Further information about the role of neighbourhood planning can be found here Neighbourhood planning - Lancaster City Council(External link).
Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents made available:
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Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan (Submission Version)
-
Policies Map (within the Neighbourhood Plan)
-
Basic Conditions Statement
-
Consultation Statement
-
Parish Boundary Map (within the Neighbourhood Plan)
- Evidence documents
Paper copies of the plan can be viewed at Morecambe Town Hall during office open times and at Slyne with Hest Memorial Hall and new Church Hall (on request).
Please note: all valid representations which are received will be made public, including all evidence and information which is submitted to supplement the representation (although contact details such as addresses, emails and telephone numbers will be removed). Please do not submit any information or evidence which you do not wish to be made public. The council cannot accept any anonymous responses nor responses which, for whatever reason, are illegible.
What Next?
Following the end of the consultation, the neighbourhood plan documents and representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
Assistive Technology
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk(External link). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Privacy Statement
Lancaster City Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We need to collect and use information about people (“personal data”) in order to provide public services and carry out our duties as a Local Authority. This Privacy Statement is made in light of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you how we use and protect this data. More details here
Area designation
Slyne with Hest Neighbourhood Plan
- Consultation Report
- Formal Notice [12 April 2016]
- Map
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan -adopted 19 July 2023
The Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 19 July 2023. As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement
- Caton with Littledale Neighbourhood Plan
- Caton with Littledale Neighbourhood Plan Policies Map
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan - Results of the Referendum 4 May 2023
The Examiner recommended that the Caton Neighbourhood Plan, which covers the administrative area of the Parish, is taken as the area for the referendum. The referendum relating to the adoption of the Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 4 May 2023. Results of the Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Planning Referendum were in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. View the results here . A neighbourhood plan comes into force as part of the statutory development plan once it has been approved at referendum. The council must 'make' the plan as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held . The 'decision statement' is being prepared and envisaged will be taken to full council soon.
- Referendum Information Statement
- General information on Town and Country Planning and Neighbourhood Planning
- Decision Statement
- Individual Cabinet Member and Officer Delegated Decisions - 23rd January 2023
- Caton with Littledale Neighbourhood Plan [December 2022]
- Caton with Littledale Neighbourhood Plan Policies Map [December 2022]
- Caton with Littledale Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement [December 2022]
- The Report of the Independent Examiner.
- Copies of the written representations submitted to the independent examiner
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan concluded
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
- Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Questions [28.7.22]
- Council response to the Examiners Procedural Note [14.7.22]
- Parish response to Examiner Note: Area of Separation [13.7.22]
- Parish response to Examiner Note [12.7.22]
- Examiners Procedural Note [8.6.22]
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made to the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum: The Report of the Independent Examiner.
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan for seven weeks, from Thursday 18 November 2021 to Thursday 6 January 2022. Caton-with-Littledale Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation was led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
- Representation (consultation) responses - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents made available:
-
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan (Submission Version)
-
Policies Map
-
Basic Conditions Statement
-
Consultation Statement
-
Parish Boundary Map
- Evidence documents
Paper copies of the plan can be viewed at Morecambe Town Hall (on request).
What Next?
Now the consultation has ended, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Area designation
Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan
- Consultation Report
- Formal Notice [2 July 2015]
- Map
Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 15 March 2023
The Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 15 March 2023. As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan (adopted 15 March 2023)
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Design Code
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Assessment
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Local List
Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan - Results of the Referendum 26 January 2023
The Examiner recommended that the Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan, which covers the administrative area of the Parish, is taken as the area for the referendum. The referendum relating to the adoption of the Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 26 January 2023. Results of the Carnforth Neighbourhood Planning Referendum were in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. View the results here. A neighbourhood plan comes into force as part of the statutory development plan once it has been approved at referendum. The council must 'make' the plan as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held . The 'decision statement' is being prepared and envisaged will be taken to full council in March 2023.
- Referendum Information Statement
- General information on Town and Country Planning and Neighbourhood Planning
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Design Code
- Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Assessment
- The Report of the Independent Examiner.
- Copies of the written representations submitted to the independent examiner
The Notice of Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan Referendum is published on the council elections page by democratic service here.
Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan concluded
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
The Examination has been concluded. The Examiner concluded that subject to the recommended modifications being made to the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum: The Report of the Independent Examiner.
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan from 4 February to 18 March 2022. Carnforth Town Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation will be led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
- Representation (consultation) responses - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Please note: Responses should make clear whether they wish to remain informed over future decisions of the Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 (iv) of the 2012 Regulations. The deadline for representations is Friday 18 March 2022
The Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan sets out the planning framework about how Carnforth residents and businesses would like the parish to development over the next 10 years up to 2031. Further information about the role of neighbourhood planning can be found here Neighbourhood planning - Lancaster City Council.
Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents made available:
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Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan (Submission Version)
-
Policies Map (within the Neighbourhood Plan)
-
Basic Conditions Statement
-
Consultation Statement
-
Parish Boundary Map
- Evidence documents
Paper copies of the plan can be viewed at Carnforth Civic Hall or Morecambe Town Hall during office open times.
Please note: all valid representations which are received will be made public, including all evidence and information which is submitted to supplement the representation (although contact details such as addresses, emails and telephone numbers will be removed). Please do not submit any information or evidence which you do not wish to be made public. The council cannot accept any anonymous responses nor responses which, for whatever reason, are illegible.
What Next?
Following the end of the consultation, the neighbourhood plan documents and representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
Assistive Technology
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Privacy Statement
Lancaster City Council is committed to protecting your privacy. We need to collect and use information about people (“personal data”) in order to provide public services and carry out our duties as a Local Authority. This Privacy Statement is made in light of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you how we use and protect this data. More details here
Area designation
Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan
- Formal Notice [25 April 2018]
- Map
Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 28 September 2022
The Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 28 September 2022. As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan (adopted 28 September 2022)
- Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan Design Code
- Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Assessment
Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan - Results of the Referendum 21 July 2022
The Inspector recommended that the Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Area, which covers the administrative area of the Parish, is taken as the area for the referendum. The referendum relating to the adoption of the Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday, 21st July 2022. Results of the Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Planning Referendum were in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. View the results here. A neighbourhood plan comes into force as part of the statutory development plan once it has been approved at referendum. The council must 'make' the plan as reasonably practicable after the referendum is held . The 'decision statement' is being prepared and envisaged will be taken to full council in September 2022.
- Information Statement
- General information on Town and Country Planning and Neighbourhood Planning
- The Draft Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan
- The Report of the Independent Examiner
- Copies of the written representations submitted to the independent examiner
The Notice of Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was published on the council elections page by democratic service 21 June 2022
Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Neighbourhood Plan - Examination of the Plan concluded
Following the end of the consultation under regulation 16, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations have been submitted for Examination. The Examination of the Plan is carried out by an Independent Examiner who is a qualified planning professional experienced in Neighbourhood Plans. The procedure for the examination is set out in the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.
The Examination has been concluded. The Inspector recommends that the Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Area, covers the administrative area of the Parish, is taken as the area for the referendum: The Report of the Independent Examiner
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan for six weeks, from Friday 15 October 2021 to Friday 26 November 2021. Aldcliffe with Stodday Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation was led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
- Representation (consultation) responses - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan consultation documents made available:
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Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan (Submission Version)
-
Basic Conditions Statement
-
Consultation Statement
-
Parish Boundary Map
-
Evidence documents
Paper copies of the plan can be viewed at Morecambe Town Hall (on request).
What Next?
Following the end of the consultation, the neighbourhood plan documents and all representations will be submitted for examination by an independent planning inspector, who will determine if the plan meets certain criteria requirements and standards.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk(External link). Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Area designation
Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan
- Formal Notice [10 December 2018]
- Map
Wray-with-Botton Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 6 August 2019
The Wray Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 6 August 2019 and is the second neighbourhood plan to be adopted within the district.
As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
Wennington Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 10 April 2019
The Wennington Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted (made) by Lancaster City Council at a Full Council Committee meeting on 10 April 2019 and is the first neighbourhood plan to be adopted within the district.
As per Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012, this neighbourhood plan is now 'made' and should be used when determining future planning applications within the identified neighbourhood area.
- Wennington Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 19 (Final) Decision Statement (PDF, 211KB)
- Wennington Neighbourhood Plan (adopted 10 April 2019) (PDF, 3.9MB)
Neighbourhood plan proceeding to referendum
December 2018
At its meeting on 4 December 2018 Cabinet unanimously approved the Wennington Neighbourhood Plan to proceed to referendum. In accordance with the examiner’s recommendation, the Wennington Neighbourhood Plan will proceed to a public referendum scheduled for Thursday 14th February 2019. Please view the Decision Statement (PDF, 102KB) and relevant documents below.
- Information Statement (PDF, 267KB)(outlines the details of referendum and eligibility to vote)
- Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDP) 2018-2031 Referendum Plan (PDF, 3.9MB)
- Statement upon General Information relating to Town and Country Planning and the Referendum (PDF, 48KB)
- Neighbourhood Plan Area Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
- Examiner's Final Report (October 2018) (PDF, 622KB)
Examination of the neighbourhood plan
August to October 2018
Lancaster City Council submitted the plan in August 2018 and all associated comments to an independent planning inspector, Mr Peter Bigger. The inspector completed his Report (PDF, 622KB) 19 October 2018, which provides the findings of the examination into the Wennington Neighbourhood Plan.
Consultation under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 - CLOSED
Lancaster City Council consulted on the Wennington Neighbourhood Plan for six weeks, from 20 July 2018 to 31 August 2018. Wennington Parish Council has previously consulted on their plan, however, this final consultation was led by the city council, as outlined in Regulation 16 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015.
Representation (consultation) responses (PDF, 2.4MB) - Please note the inspector has been sent the original responses
Consultation Documents
Area designation
Neighbourhood Area Designations
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Cockerham Neighbourhood Plan
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Dolphinholme Neighbourhood Plan
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Scotforth Rural Neighbourhood Plan
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Arkholme Neighbourhood Plan
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Morecambe Neighbourhood Plan
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Interactive Map - showing designaton stages
Please view the the neighbourhood plan Interactive map showing all the stages of designation.
Welcome to Neighbourhood Planning Support
Welcome to the Neighbourhood Planning Support, where you’ll find everything you need to know about how to develop a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order and what support is available to you, including grants and you can apply for via the Locality website, more details can be found in the frequently asked questions document.
Neighbourhood plans can help to influence the use and development of land in a specific area. They can establish a vision for the area, include general policies for the development and use of land, and bring forward sites for development. There are a number of conditions that will need to be met:
- Have regard to national policies and advice, such as the National Planning Policy Framework
- Contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
- Be in general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for the area (our Core Strategy and our other development plan documents)
- Be compatible with European obligations and human rights requirements
Plans will have to be considered by an independent examiner to ensure that they are legally compliant and consistent with these requirements.
Following the independent examination, a local referendum will be held so that the whole community has the opportunity to vote on whether or not to adopt the plan. A majority vote (more than 50%) of the local community is needed to progress the plan towards adoption by Lancaster City Council.
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You can also view the community rights webpages here
If you wish to discuss any of the above and or wish to meet with us to discuss plesse contact us, details to the right of this page.