Neighbourhood Plan
The Neighbourhood Plan
The Draft Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to SHDC and is moving towards the public consultation phase.
Details regarding the presentations are given in the News section of the website but for convenience links to items have been placed here as well.
The Draft Neighbourhood Plan can be downloaded by clicking here (pdf).
A 2 page summary of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan can be downloaded by clicking here (pdf).
The online consultation form can be accessed here (please note the consultation period runs from 7 September to 18 October).
Background Information
Update 1st November 2025 :
Please note that the N/Plan Questionnaire is now closed as from 31st October 2025.
The public Consultations in each village have now been completed.
For those who could not attend, below is an Introduction to the Plan which you may find useful.
The Questionnaire for the N/Plan is now live and here is the link for you to access and complete:
Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire
Contact Neighbourhood Plan Email address:
Should you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please use the following email address:
np@shaughpriorparish.gov.uk The Steering Group will do their best to answer your questions promptly.
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led document that helps guide the future development, growth, and land use in our parish. It's a powerful way for local people to shape how their area evolves, reflecting what matters most to the community.
Neighbourhood Plans:
- Can help to influence where new homes, shops, and businesses are built
- Can guide what new buildings should look like
- Can help protect local green spaces, heritage features, and community assets
- Must align with broader local and national planning policies
What a Neighbourhood Plan Cannot do:
- It cannot stop all development - but it can shape what kind of development happens and where
- It cannot change existing planning permissions
- It cannot set local tax or funding policies
- It cannot override national planning laws
Why Your Voice Matters:
This plan will only be meaningful it if reflects the priorities, values, and experiences of the people who live and work here. That's why we want to hear from you.
Your insights will:
- Highlight what's special about this place
- Identify challenges we face as a community
- Help us make balanced, informed decisions for the future
Example Themed Topics and Questions:
Housing
- What type of housing is really needed here?
- How do second homes and short-term lets affect us?
- How can we meet the needs of older residents and younger families?
Built Environment
- How do we maintain our parish's character while allowing appropriate development?
- What are our most important views, heritage features, and design styles?
Natural Environment
- Which green spaces or natural features are most important to you and why?
- How can we protect dark skies, trees, and hedgerows?
Community
- What facilities do we risk losing, and what's missing?
- What would make our community feel more connected and vibrant?
Business
- What type of local business do we want to support or attract?
- How can we promote sustainable tourism?
Transport
- What routes or connections could improve how we move around?
- Where would new cycle paths or footways be most useful?