Neighbourhood planning is a tool that gives communities statutory powers to shape development and growth in their area, through the Localism Act 2011.
If you're thinking about developing a neighbourhood plan, a good place to start is to read the government’s advice on neighbourhood plans. You can also get advice, guidance and support on the neighbourhood planning process from:
The neighbourhood planning process
You can download Locality's neighbourhood planning roadmap for information on the process.
If you'd like to start a neighbourhood plan, complete the Area Designation Request Form or email localplan@rutland.gov.uk to talk to us about your proposal.
How we can help
If you're interested in developing a neighbourhood plan, we can give you advice and information, including:
- advice on the process and legislative requirements
- advice on evidence, assessments and appraisals and how to conform to the national and local policy frameworks
- how to share information and evidence
We've developed a Service Level Agreement that sets out the technical advice we can provide and everyone's role in preparing a neighbourhood plan. We'll ask town and parish councils to sign this agreement at the beginning of the planning process.
Funding and grants
You can find information about funding and grants for neighbourhood plans on:
Neighbourhood plans - accordion - neighbourhood plans
Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan
The Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Development Plan was 'made' after Cabinet's resolution on 20 August 2019.
You can find information about the plan's preparation on the Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan website.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Barrowden and Wakerley plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
27 April 2015 |
| Draft plan published |
14 January 2019 |
| Final plan submitted |
April 2019 |
| Examiner's report approved |
18 July 2019 |
| Referendum |
17 October 2019 |
| Adoption |
12 November 2019 |
Documents
Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan
The Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan was 'made' after being formally adopted at the full Council meeting on 17 May 2016.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
April 2014 |
| Draft plan published |
February 2015 |
| Final plan submitted |
July 2015 |
| Examiner's report approved |
November 2015 |
| Referendum |
April 2016 |
| Adoption |
December 2016 |
Documents
Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Plan Review
The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan Committee are carrying out a review of the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan. You can find out more information about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan Review on the Parish Council Website
Neighbourhood Plan Adoption
The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan is 'made'.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
April 2012 |
| Draft plan published |
February 2013 |
| Final plan submitted |
August 2013 |
| Examiner's report approved |
17 February 2014 |
| Referendum |
3 April 2014 |
Documents
Greetham Neighbourhood Plan
Greetham Neighbourhood Plan was 'made' after being formally adopted at the full Council meeting on 9 October 2017.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Greetham Neighbourhood Plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
February 2014 |
| Draft plan published |
June 2014 |
| Final plan submitted |
November 2016 |
| Examiner's report approved |
May 2017 |
| Referendum |
7 September 2017 |
| Adoption |
9 October 2017 |
Documents
Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan
Independent Examination of the Neighbourhood Plan
Rutland County Council, Ketton Parish Council and Tinwell Parish Meeting appointed Andrew Ashcroft as the independent examiner to examine the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan.
The examiner concluded that subject to a series of recommended modifications set out in the examiners report, the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan meets all the necessary legal requirements and should proceed to referendum. The examiners report can be viewed via the link below.
Rutland County Council in consultation with Ketton Parish Council having considered each of the recommendations made by the examiner's report, and the reasons for them have accepted the modifications to the draft plan which are set out in the decision statement and can be viewed below.
- Decision Statement for the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan
- Examiner's Report of the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan
- National Highways Ketton and Tinwell Draft NP Reg 14 Response Letter
- Ketton and Tinwell NP Comments on RCC Officer response to Reg 16 Consultation
- Ketton and Tinwell NP Proposed Amendments at 19/02/23
- View the Examiners Clarification Note
- Examiner note - Examiner Arrangements
Reg 16 Submission Public Consultation
A six week public consultation on the draft submission plan and associated documents ran from 11 November until 5pm on 23 December 2022.
Consultation Documents
Hard copies of these documents are available to view at:
- Rutland County Council Offices - Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP
- Ketton Library - High Street, Ketton, Rutland PE9 3TE
- Tinwell Village Hall - 26 Crown Lane, Tinwell, Rutland, PE9 3UF (email tinwellclerk@btinternet.com to arrange a viewing)
Consultation responses
All representations and comments received have been passed to the independent examiner who will consider the representations and recommend whether the Neighbourhood Plan should be put to a community referendum.
All comments will be publicly available and identifiable by name and organisation (where applicable). Your personal information will be processed inline with our GDPR (Data Protection) requirements.
Responses we've received during the public consultation:
- Resident
- Historic England
- Sport England
- British Pipeline Association
- RCC Officer Response
- C and J Hattee
- Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
- Cavendish Gospel Hall Trust
- Environment Agency
- N and R Pask
- Vistry Roup - Luffenham Road
- Vistry Group - Park Road
- Dr. A and A Graham
Langham Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Plan review
Langham Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2041 is made (adopted) and is part of our Development Plan, as defined by the Neighbourhood Plan Area Designation in April 2016.
Download the Adoption Statement
Visit the parish council website for news and updates.
You can view the plan at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
Referendum
On Thursday 15 December 2022, Langham voters voted 'Yes' to the question:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the parish of Langham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area'.
- total 'Yes' votes:193
- total 'No' votes:14
The total number of votes represented 18% of registered electors, with more than half of those voting in favour of the Langham Neighbourhood Plan.
Documents
Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan
Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2036
The Markert Overton Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 2028-2036 has been 'made' (adopted) by us - this means it has become part of the area's development plan that all planning applications will be assessed against.
Download the Adoption Statement
Download the Information Statement to find out more
You can view the Markert Overton Neighbourhood Plan via the link at the bottom of the page or at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
Referendum
A referendum was held in the Parish of Market Overton on Thursday 23 February 2023 to decide on the following question:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Market Overton to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
Result:
- Number cast in favour of a 'YES' - 101 votes
- Number cast in favour of a 'NO' - 6 votes
The total number of votes represented 27% of the registered electors, with more than half of those voting in favour of the Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan.
Full results from the poll, along with details of elector turnout, can be viewed on our Neighbourhood Planning Referendums page.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
19 July 2016 |
| Final plan submitted |
August 2020 |
| Examiner's Report approved |
11 November 2022 |
| Referendum |
23 February 2023 |
| Adoption |
28 February 2023 |
Documents
North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan
We designated the whole of North Luffenham Parish as the designated Neighbourhood Plan area on 12 February 2020. The North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan is being prepared by the Neighbourhood Plan Group. You can find out more information about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan on the Parish Council Website.
Independent Examination
Rutland County Council and North Luffenham Parish Council have agreed and appointed Andrew Ashcroft as the independent examiner to conduct the examination of the North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan. Please see the note from the examiner which explains the examination process.
View the Examiner - Clarification note
View the Examiner's note - Examiner Arrangements
Public consultation
We undertook a six week public consultation on the draft submission plan and associated documents between Friday 17 March and Friday 28 April 2023.
All representations and comments received have been passed on to the independent examiner who will consider the representations and recommend whether the Neighbourhood Plan should be put to a community referendum.
All comments will be publicly available and identifiable by name and organisation (where applicable). Your personal information will be processed in line with our GDPR (Data Protection) requirements.
Documents
Consultation responses
Responses we've received during the public consultation:
- Avison Young Gas
- Avison Young National Grid
- Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)- St. George’s Barracks
- RCC Officer comments
- Sport England
How to submit your comments
You can either:
Find out more on the North Luffenham Parish Council website
All comments will be publicly available, identifiable by name and organisation. Your personal information will be processed in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
After the consultation closes, all representations and comments will be passed to an independent examiner. They will consider the representations and recommend whether the neighbourhood plan should be put to a community referendum.
Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan
Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan review
The Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Group are reviewing the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan - visit Uppingham Town Council's website for news and updates.
The 'made' Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan
The Uppingham Neighbour Plan was 'made' after being formally adopted at the full Council meeting on 11 January 2016.
Development stage dates:
Development stage dates for the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan
| Stage |
Date |
| Neighbourhood area designated |
26 November 2012 |
| Draft plan published |
June 2013 |
| Final plan submitted |
December 2013 |
| Examiner's report approved |
May 2014 |
| Referendum |
10 July 2014 |
| Adoption |
11 January 2016 |
Documents
Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan
We designated the whole of Whissendine Parish as the designated Neighbourhood Plan area in July 2020. The Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan is being prepared by the Neighbourhood Plan Group. You can find out more information about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan on the Parish Council Website.
Wing Neighbourhood Plan
We designated the whole of Wing Parish as the designated Neighbourhood Plan area in June 2017. The Wing Neighbourhood Plan is being prepared by the Neighbourhood Plan Group. You can find out more information about the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan on the Parish Council Website.
