The High Littleton and Hallatrow Neighbourhood Plan, prepared by the Parish Council, is now fully made, or adopted as B&NES Council policy, and will inform planning decisions for this neighbourhood. This plan guides future development and land use in the area, covering sustainable development, housing, transport, environment, heritage, and community facilities.
View the made Neighbourhood Plan
Consultation
The original Regulation 16 consultation took place over the summer of 2024. Following this, a re-consultation on the revised Consultation Statement and Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) ran from 6 November to 18 December 2024.
Independent examination
The independent examination of the Neighbourhood Plan concluded. The examiner assessed the plan against national and local policies, as well as consultation responses. The examiner recommended that, subject to modification, the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum.
- Start letter from the independent examiner
- Letter placing examination on hold
- Examination recommencement
- Examination report
Referendum
The decision was made to proceed to referendum. The referendum took place on 1 May 2025. You can find further details on our voting and elections page.
- Referendum version - Neighbourhood Plan
- Appendix A - Landscape Character Assessment
- Appendix B - Listed Buildings
- Appendix C - Glossary of Terms
The supporting documents are:
- Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Assessment
- Revised Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement
- Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement
- High Littleton Parish Landscape Character Assessment Addendum: Summer Photographs
Consultation responses
Read the responses to the July/August consultation
Read the responses to revised Consultation Statement and Landscape Character Assessment consultation
Project lifecycle
The timeline below shows the cycle for development and adoption of the plan.
It includes all stages of development. These stages were revised following the recommencement of the examination.
Public consultation
Completed
This consultation gives you an opportunity to have your say on the Neighbourhood Plan for High Littleton and Hallatrow. The local planning authority (LPA) publicises the plan for at least six weeks, inviting feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders.
Independent Examination
Completed
Independent examination of the Neighbourhood Plan for High Littleton and Hallatrow. The examiner reviews the plan to ensure it meets the necessary conditions and legal requirements. They can recommend that the plan moves to a referendum, suggest changes, or advise that it is not suitable.
Modifications (if required)
Completed
Any modifications to the plan as required by the Examiner. The examiner’s report will outline the necessary changes, and the LPA will decide how to proceed based on these recommendations.
Decision
Completed
The decision made by the LPA. They will issue a decision statement explaining whether the plan will go to a referendum and detailing any required changes.
Referendum
Completed
A referendum to be held on the finalised plan in High Littleton and Hallatrow. Residents will vote on whether they support the plan. A simple majority of over 50% of those voting is required for the plan to proceed.
Adoption
Completed
Formal adoption of the plan. If the referendum results in a majority 'yes' vote, the LPA must adopt the neighbourhood plan within eight weeks. The plan then becomes part of the statutory development plan for the area and is used in making planning decisions.