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Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan

The Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan Review became part of the Development Plan on 13 October 2022 and carries full weight in the determination of planning applications. On 13 October 2022 it was agreed to be made and that it should continue to be part of the development plan. This replaces the Woodcote Neighbourhood Development Plan adopted on 15 May 2014.

What’s happening now?

The Council at its meeting on 13 October 2022 agreed to make the Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan Review.

Take a look at the Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan (Referendum Version). The policies in this plan carry full weight in determining planning applications.

The council’s decision statement and the made plan will be published in due course.

Referendum Results

On 29 September 2022 residents voted for the adoption of the Woodcote Neighbourhood Plan Review. The official results were:

  • Votes in favour of adopting the neighbourhood plan (YES vote): 608 (92.4%)
  • Votes against adopting the neighbourhood plan (NO vote): 50 (7.6%)
  • Turnout: 658 (34.5%)

Supporting Documents

Examination Documents

More information on the process is available on our Neighbourhood Planning Resources page.

If you would like to discuss neighbourhood planning with a member of the team, please contact us.

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