You may be aware that the Government is pursing the concept of “Localism”.  This has the intention of giving lower level local government a greater say in what happens in the future in its area.  

A Neighbourhood Plan forms part of this. Simply, it’s a community led document which concentrates (amongst other things) on the potential use and development of land within its boundaries.  It is a legal document and as such has to meet national and EU legislation.  On completion, the plan is submitted to the Borough Council for examination to ensure it meets those legal requirements and is then put to a referendum of parishioners.  Only if 50% or more agree will it be adopted.  Once adopted, the Borough Council is legally obliged to take it into consideration when deciding upon planning applications

The joint Neighbourhood Plan for Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton-under-Bardon offers an opportunity for our community to shape and guide future development in our area and ensure that it meets future needs and aspirations.

The Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group has been established jointly by Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council and Stanton-under-Bardon Parish Council with a mandate to create a Neighbourhood Plan which will present a vision and produce policies for the future development of the local area.

In order to create the Plan, the Steering Group has consulted with residents, businesses, organisations and other legitimate stakeholders in order to ensure that the plan satisfies all parties.

The completed Plan, once accepted by the Planning Authority, will become part of the statutory development plan for the Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council area, meaning that the Local Authority or planning inspectors will have to make decisions based on it when considering planning applications or appeals in the area.

Interested in getting involved? Please contact the Parish Clerk for further details.