As a community, we’re reviewing Bradford on Avon’s Neighbourhood Plan. In due course, this will result in an updated plan: the second edition of our Neighbourhood Plan.
The review is being led by a steering group and supported by the town council. The town council is the Qualifying Body responsible for the Neighbourhood Plan review.
Bradford on Avon’s current Neighbourhood Plan
A Neighbourhood Plan is a strategic document that sets out planning policies for an area. It can do things like:
- protect local green spaces
- encourage well-designed places
- bring forward housing (development) that meets local needs and aspirations.
Bradford on Avon’s current Neighbourhood Plan was adopted (or made) in 2017. Importantly, Wiltshire Council takes the current Neighbourhood Plan into account when making decisions on planning applications in Bradford on Avon.
A Neighbourhood Plan is shaped by the local community to ensure development happens in the right places and meets local needs.
Neighbourhood Plan review
The town’s current plan period ends in 2026. This doesn’t mean the plan stops or becomes redundant in 2026. While out of date plans might not become redundant, they are likely to be become less relevant, less useful and less effective.
Reviewing and updating the plan gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to a shared strategy for the future development of the town – this time looking ahead to 2038.
The second edition of the Neighbourhood Plan will also be a key tool to help us realise Bradford on Avon’s Town Vision.
Get involved
Topic groups
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey, added their thoughts to the big town map or registered an interest in one or more of our five topic groups:
- Sustainable Development & Climate Change
- Built Environment: Conservation & Design
- Living and Working: Housing, Jobs & Community Wellbeing
- Natural Environment: Biodiversity, Green & Blue Infrastructure
- Transport.
Important information & documents
Below, you’ll find some useful documents, including our Town Vision (which the survey references), its supporting document and the information boards that will be available at the drop-in sessions. We’ve uploaded a copy of the survey so you can preview the questions before filling it in.
Explainer video
Find out more
You can contact the steering group through the town council if you have any questions about current Neighbourhood Plan and the review: neighbourhoodplan@bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.uk