One of the first steps in preparing a Neighbourhood Plan is to apply to designate the Neighbourhood Area, which is the geographical area that the plan will cover. This process can only be done by a parish council, or by a Neighbourhood Forum in an unparished area.
Information Statement
The following amendments are made to Page 1
“Do you want Maidstone Borough Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Boughton Monchelsea to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
Information for Voters
The following amendments are made to Page 1
“Do you want Maidstone Borough Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Boughton Monchelsea to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”
“If more people vote ‘yes’ than ‘no’ in this referendum, then Maidstone Borough Council will use the Neighbourhood Development Plan to help it decide planning applications in Boughton Monchelsea.”
The following amendments are made to Page 2
“In Boughton Monchelsea the boundary of the neighbourhood area was determined by Boughton Monchelsea Parish Council and is identical to Boughton Monchelsea Parish.” “Neighbourhood plans are prepared by town or parish councils, or neighbourhood forums. In this case, the Boughton Monchelsea Neighbourhood Development Plan was prepared by the Boughton Monchelsea Parish Council.”
Do you want Maidstone Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Boughton Monchelsea to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?
| Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 951 | 89% |
| No | 121 | 11% |
Rejected Ballots
| Reason | Number of Ballots |
|---|---|
| Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 18 |
| Total | 18 |
The Boughton Monchelsea Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) on 14th July 2021. The Neighbourhood Plan is used along with the Maidstone Local Plan Review to determine planning applications within the parish of Marden.
There are certain processes that need to be gone through while preparing a Neighbourhood Plan to make sure that it is in line with government regulations and guidance. The Plan must also conform with strategic policies in the local plan. Have a look at our FAQs page which outlines the process.
If you would like to get in contact with us please email neighbourhoodplanning@maidstone.gov.uk