Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan

The Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan was adopted, or made, at a special committee meeting on Tuesday, 22 June 2021.

• Public notice of decision - Blunsdon East

The plan now forms part of the statutory development plan for the borough and will be used in determining planning proposals in Blunsdon parish. The adopted version of the plan is available to download:

• Adopted Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan
• Supporting evidence: village design statement

Referendum

The referendum on the Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan was held on 6 May 2021 in which more than 50% of those that voted were in favour of the plan.

Examination

Deborah McCann BSc MRICS MRTPI Dip Arch Con Dip LD was appointed as the Independent Examiner and all comments received during the Local Authority public consultation were passed on for her consideration.

The Examiner issued her Report into the Blunsdon East Neighbourhood Plan on 5 May 2020. She concluded that, subject to modifications, the Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan will meet the necessary basic conditions, as set out in Schedule 4b (8) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), and subject to these modifications being made may proceed to referendum.

• Examiner’s report of the Blunsdon East neighbourhood plan (PDF)