Following the independent examination of the Headcorn Neighbourhood Plan, the Examiner issued their final report on 15 January 2025. The report concludes that, subject to a number of modifications, the Plan meets the basic conditions and other legal requirements, and therefore can proceed to referendum.
In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Maidstone Borough Council has considered the Examiner’s recommendations and agrees with the proposed modifications to the Regulation 16 submission version of the Plan. The Council’s full response is set out in the Decision Statement.
Headcorn Parish Council has submitted responses to the Examiner's Questions 1-5. These can be viewed using the links below
Headcorn Parish Council, together with Maidstone Borough Council, has submitted a response to the Examiner's Question 6. This can be viewed using the link below
As part of its response to the Examiner's questions, Headcorn Parish Council has submitted a Revised Draft Plan. This incorporates the Parish Council's suggested modifications to the Regulation 16 plan. This can be viewed using the link below
On 19th September 2024 the Neighbourhood Plan Examiner issued a letter to Maidstone Borough Council and Headcorn Parish Council. The letter can be viewed using the link below
Headcorn Parish Council submitted to the Examiner a note addressing Maidstone Borough Council's representation to the Regulation 16 consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan. The note can be viewed using the link below
Headcorn Parish Council has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (i.e. Neighbourhood Plan) that sets out a vision for the parish area and a series of planning policies that the parish council is proposing to be used in the determination of planning applications.
Your opportunity to make comments on the Neighbourhood Plan (at the Regulation 16 stage) has now closed. The consultation was open between 24 June 2024 and 12 August 2024.
Representations will be considered alongside the Neighbourhood Plan, and supporting documents, by an independent Examiner.
Further information about the examination of the Neighbourhood Plan will be made available on this website.
Copies of the Headcorn Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available to view and download below.
Representations received are set out below in alphabetical order
Catesby Strategic Land Ltd - a
Catesby Strategic Land Ltd - b
Marine Management Organisation