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:
- Neighbourhood Planning website (Locality)
- National Planning Policy Framework (GOV.UK)
- National Planning Practice Guidance (GOV.UK)
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:
Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan
The Barrowden and Wakerley Neighbourhood Development Plan was 'made' after Cabinet's resolution on 20 August 2019.
Development stage dates:
| 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
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan- Referendum Version
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan - Adoption Statement
- Barrowden & Wakerley Consultation Statement
- Barrowden & Wakerley Information Statement
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan Designation Notice
- Barrowden & Wakerley SEA-HRA Screening Report
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examiner's Report
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement
- Barrowden & Wakerley Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement Regulation 18
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:
| 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
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement Regulation 18
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Final Decision Statement
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examiner's Report
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Designation Notice
- Cottesmore Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Cottesmore SEA-HRA Screening Report
Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan
Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan 2023 to 2041
The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 2023 to 2041 has been 'made' (adopted) by Rutland County Council on 28 March 2025 - 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 'Made' Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
Referendum
Edith Weston residents voted in favour of a neighbourhood plan for their area on Thursday 20 February 2025.
‘Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the Parish of Edith Weston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’
Results:
- Yes (94.74%)
- No (5.26%)
The Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available to download below.
- Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan - Referendum Version
- Voting Information for Referendum
- Information Statement
For more information about the Referendum process, visit the Neighbourhood planning referendums page.
Decision Statement
Rutland County Council in consultation with Edith Weston 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.
Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement
The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan then proceeded to a Neighbourhood Referendum.
Independent Examination
Rutland County Council and Edith Weston Parish Council have agreed and appointed Andrew Ashcroft as the independent examiner to conduct the examinations of the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan. The Examination note explains the Examination process.
The examiner concluded that subject to a series of recommended modifications set out in the examiners report, report, that the review of the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan meets all the necessary legal requirements and should proceed to referendum. Within five weeks following receipt of the Examiner’s report, the Council will decide whether the plan is ready for referendum and publish a Decision Statement.
Download the Examiner's Report
Download the Examiner's Clarification Note
Download Edith Weston Parish Council's response to the Examiner's Clarification Note
Consultation Responses
Responses we have received during the public consultation:
- Anglian Water
- British Horse Society
- Defence Infrastructure Organisation
- Environment Agency
- Historic England
- Integrated Care Board
- Leicestershire County Council
- National Highways
- Natural England
- RCC Officer Comments
Public Consultation
We undertook a six week public consultation on the draft submission plan and associated documents between Monday 29 April and Monday 10 June 2024.
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 are publicly available and identifiable by name and organisation (where applicable). Personal information will be processed in line with our GDPR (Data Protection) requirements.
Neighbourhood Plan Documents
- Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan Submission Plan
- Consultation Statement - Explaining who was consulted and how the comments have been addressed
- Basic Conditions Statement - Explaining how the proposed Neighbourhood Plan meets the requirements set out in legislation
- SEA-HRA Screening Report - Screening Report which concludes an SEA is not required
- Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
Greetham Neighbourhood Plan
Greetham Neighbourhood Plan was 'made' after being formally adopted at the full Council meeting on 9 October 2017.
Development stage dates:
| 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
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement Regulation 18
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Final Decision Statement
- Greetham Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examiner's Report
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Designation Notice
- Greetham Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Greetham SEA-HRA Screening Report
Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan
The Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 2023 to 2041 has been 'made' (adopted) by us - this means it is now part of the area's development plan that all planning applications will be assessed against.
Download the Adoption Statement
Download the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Development Plan at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
Referendum
Ketton and Tinwell residents voted in favour of a neighbourhood plan for their area on Thursday 20 July 2023.
Residents were asked:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Ketton and Tinwell to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
Results:
- Yes - 520 votes (93.69%)
- No - 35 votes (6.31%)
Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents:
- Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version
- Ketton and Tinwell Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Consultation Statement
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Strategic Environment Assessment Screening Report
- Evidence 1
- Evidence 2
- Decision Statement - after an examination, we must publish a decision statement that sets out the nature of changes made to the plan
Langham Neighbourhood Plan
Neighbourhood Plan review
Langham Neighbourhood Plan 2022 to 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 to 2036
The Market Overton Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 2018 to 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 'Made' Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan 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.
Development stage dates:
| 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
- Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan 2018 to 2036
- Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Part A of the Consultation Statement
- Part B of the Consultation Statement
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Strategic Environment Assessment Screening Report
- Market Overton Neighbourhood Plan Designation Notice
- After an examination, we must publish a decision statement that sets out the nature of changes made to the plan - download the Decision Statement
North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan
North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan 2023 to 2037
The North Luffenham Neighbourhood Development Plan (NPD) 2023 to 2037 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 'Made' North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan at our Offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP.
Referendum
A referendum was held in the Parish of North Luffenham on Thursday 19 October 2023 to decide the following question:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the neighbourhood plan for the parish of North Luffenham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
Result:
- Number cast in favour of a 'YES' - 144 Votes
- Number cast in favour of a 'NO' - 20 Votes
The total number of votes represented 26.03% of the registered electors, with more than half of those voting in favour of the North Luffenham Neighbourhood Plan.
Documents
Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan
The Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan was 'made' on 24 June 2022.
Download the Adoption Statement
Download the Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan ('made' version)
Download the Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Development Plan Information Statement
Independent examiners report
The Independent Examiners Report on the Oakham and Barleythorpe Plan was received, and recommended that the plan (subject to the recommended modifications) should proceed to referendum. The report also recommended the plan should proceed to a referendum based on the Neighbourhood Area as approved by the Council.
After an examination, we must publish a decision statement that sets out the nature of changes made to the plan - download the Decision Statement.
Development stage dates:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood area designated | April 2016 |
| Draft plan published | May 2019 |
| Final plan submitted | 11 November 2020 |
| Examiner's report approved | 18 March 2022 |
| Referendum | 25 May 2022 |
| Adoption | 24 June 2022 |
Documents
- Oakham & Barleythorpe Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan
- Oakham & Barleythorpe Consultation Statement
- Regulation 16 Oakham & Barleythorpe Basic Condition Statement
- Oakham Neighbourhood Plan Designation Notice
- Oakham Designation Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Oakham & Barleythorpe SEA-HRA Screening Report
Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan
Independent Examination
Examiner's Report
The examiner concluded that subject to a series of recommended modifications set out in the examiners report, the Uppingham Neighbourhood Development Plan Review meets all the necessary legal requirements and recommends it should proceed to referendum. Following receipt of the Examiner’s report, the Council will decide within five weeks whether the Plan is ready for referendum and publish a Decision Statement.
Consultation on post-hearing proposed modifications
An additional consultation on proposed modifications to the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan ran from 9am on Monday 27 January 2025 to 4pm on Monday 10 March 2025 and is now closed.
This was a result of additional evidence produced by Uppingham Town Council to support their Regulation 16 Draft Neighbourhood Plan previously submitted to Rutland County Council for examination by an independent examiner.
Comments were invited on the post-hearing proposed modifications only which were set out in the Modifications Schedule which is available to view alongside new evidence which has been provided to support these changes, below.
Additional evidence
- Transport Assessment
- Housing Density Discussion Paper
- Retail Discussion Paper
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) - Updated Addendum
All representations received by the council during the six week period will be passed to the independent examiner appointed by the council to continue the examination of the Neighbourhood Plan.
Detailed information on this consultation can be found within the public notice below.
If you have any questions, please email localplan@rutland.gov.uk or telephone 01572 720902.
Consultation responses
We received responses from:
- C Buzzard
- Environment Agency
- Anglian Water
- A Green
- British Horse Society
- Ancer Spa Ltd
- Limes, Firs and Spurs Residents Association
- Beeches Residents Association
- Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum
- CPRE Rutland
- Insight Town Planning on behalf of Langton Homes
- Historic England
- D Casewell
- P Stokes
- M Thomas
- Natural England
- Leicestershire County Council
- National Highways
- Allison Homes
- Rutland County Council
Hearing
The independent examiner has concluded that a hearing is necessary to consider the way in which the Neighbourhood Plan has proposed the allocation of housing sites. The hearing has now been arranged for Friday 12 April 2024 and will be held in Uppingham Town Hall.
Download the Examiner's Hearing Notification
Download Public Notice of the Public Hearing of Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan
Independent examination
Rutland County Council and Uppingham Town Council have agreed and appointed Andrew Ashcroft as the independent examiner to conduct the examination of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan.
Download the Examiner's Clarification note
Download the Examination Arrangements
Download Uppingham Town Council's Response to the Examiner's Clarification Note
Download Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Group's Response to the Examiner's Clarification Note
Download the Uppingham Town Council's Uppingham Bypass Study
Download the Uppingham Gate Transport Assessment
Public consultation
We undertook a six week public consultation on the draft submission plan and associated documents between Friday 22 September until 5pm on Friday 3 November 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.
Consultation documents
- Public Notice
- Draft Submission Neighbourhood Plan
- Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Consultation Statement Part 1
- Consultation Statement Part 2 - these explain who was consulted and how consultation comment have been addressed.
- Basic Conditions Statement - explains how the proposed plan meets legislative requirements
- Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
Consultations responses
We received responses from:
- National Highways
- LCC Archaeology
- Severn Trent
- Matrix Planning for the Robinson's
- Ancer Spa
- Allison Homes
- Natural England
- Historic England
- Insight Town Planning for Langton Homes
- LLR Integrated Care
- LCC Historic and Natural Environment
- Avision Young for National Grid
- Avison Young for National Gas
- Leicestershire County Council
- British Horse Society
- Vistry Homes
- R and K Sowerbutts
- J Gallagher
- S Gallagher
- Planning Insight for Welland Vale Garden Centre
- J Woodhead
- Maureen Thomas
- RCC Officer Comments
Uppingham Neighbourhood Plan 2012 to 2026
Download the Made Neighbourhood Plan for Uppingham (January 2016)
Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan
Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan 2022 to 2035
The Whissendine Neighbourhood Development Plan (NPD) 2022 to 2035 has been 'made' (adopted) by us on 18 March 2024 - 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 'Made' Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP
Referendum
A referendum was held in the Parish of Whissendine on Thursday 29 February 2024 to decide on the following question:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Whissendine to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
Result:
- Number cast in favour of a 'YES' - 350 votes
- Number cast in favour of a 'NO' - 4 votes
The total number of votes represented 35% of the registered electors, with more than half of those voting in favour of the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan.
Full results from the poll, along with details of elector turnout, can be viewed on our Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Page.
Documents
- Public Notice
- Draft Submission Neighbourhood Plan
- Neighbourhood Plan Area Map
- Consultation Statement - explains who was consulted and how consultation comments have been addressed
- Basic Conditions Statement - explains how the proposed plan meets legislative requirements
- Strategic Environment Assessment - screening report which concludes that a SEA is not needed
- Decision Statement - explains the changes required to the Plan as raised by the Examiner in the Examination.
Wing Neighbourhood Plan
Wing Neighbourhood Plan 2023 to 2038
The Wing Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) 2023 to 2038 has been 'made' (adopted) by us on 18 March 2024 - 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 'Made' Wing Neighbourhood Plan
You can also view the Wing Neighbourhood Plan at our offices: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP
Referendum
A referendum was held in the Parish of Wing on Thursday 29 February 2024 to decide on the following question:
'Do you want Rutland County Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish of Wing to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
Result:
- Number cast in favour of a 'YES' - 98 votes
- Number cast in favour of a 'NO' - 22 votes
The total number of votes represented 46% of the registered electors, with more than half of those voting in favour of the Wing Neighbourhood Plan.
Full results from the poll, along with details of elector turnout, can be viewed on our Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Page.
Documents
- Public Notice
- Draft Submission Neighbourhood Plan
- Consultation Statement - explains who was consulted and how consultation comments have been addressed
- Basic Conditions Statement - explains how the proposed plan meets legislative requirements
- Strategic Environment Assessment - screening report which concludes that a SEA is not needed
- Decision Statement - explains the required changes to the Plan raised by the Examiner in the Examination.
The appendices of the Neighbourhood Plan can be found below:
- Appendix 1 - Wing Census 2011 Profile
- Appendix 2 - Wing Housing Needs Report
- Appendix 3 - Wing Village Design Guide
- Appendix 4 - Environmental Inventory
- Appendix 5 - LGS and IOS Evidence Base
- Appendix 6 - Non Designated Heritage Assets
- Appendix 7 - Important Views
- Appendix 8 - Local Landscape Character Assessment