Neighbourhood planning is a new function for Council.
This Policy formalises the process, requirements and expectations in preparing and submitting a Neighbourhood Plan.
A Neighbourhood Plan is a high-level master plan that demonstrates how the intent of Wilton2040: A Plan for the Wilton Growth Area (Wilton 2040) is being delivered, and guides subsequent development applications in line with agreed principles for land use management.
The need for a Neighbourhood Plan is established in Wilton 2040, and further detail is contained in the Wilton Growth Area Development Control Plan 2021(Wilton DCP).
This Policy provides guidance on:
What a Neighbourhood Plan is
The strategic planning framework
Guiding principles
Roles and responsibilities
The procedural process
Requirements for submitting a Neighbourhood Plan
Guidance on the cover report and mapping content.
At its meeting in June 2023, Council adopted the Neighbourhood Plan Policy, including some adjustments to clarify and strengthen the document.
This Neighbourhood Plan Policy applies for Wilton Growth Area only.
Adopted June 2023
Neighbourhood planning is a new function for Council.
This Policy formalises the process, requirements and expectations in preparing and submitting a Neighbourhood Plan.
A Neighbourhood Plan is a high-level master plan that demonstrates how the intent of Wilton2040: A Plan for the Wilton Growth Area (Wilton 2040) is being delivered, and guides subsequent development applications in line with agreed principles for land use management.
The need for a Neighbourhood Plan is established in Wilton 2040, and further detail is contained in the Wilton Growth Area Development Control Plan 2021(Wilton DCP).
This Policy provides guidance on:
What a Neighbourhood Plan is
The strategic planning framework
Guiding principles
Roles and responsibilities
The procedural process
Requirements for submitting a Neighbourhood Plan
Guidance on the cover report and mapping content.
At its meeting in June 2023, Council adopted the Neighbourhood Plan Policy, including some adjustments to clarify and strengthen the document.
This Neighbourhood Plan Policy applies for Wilton Growth Area only.
