Importantly, this appeal was determined as the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood Plan (with its Design Code) was being formally made by Buckinghamshire Council. We made clear this meant that the Plan carried full weight and the Inspector specifically referenced the conflicts with its policies. This is another example of the strength in neighbourhood plans and local design codes in shaping planning outcomes.

What is a Grey Belt Study? how does it work and how might it help your area?

We are delighted to announce that The Farnhams Neighbourhood Plan has passed its referendum, following a resounding 92% ‘yes’ vote. This marks a significant milestone for the community, ensuring that future development in Farnham Royal and Farnham Common will be shaped by local priorities and aspirations. The Plan has been the result of close collaboration between the Parish Council, a dedicated steering group of local residents, and the team at ONH.

ONH Planning was instructed by Ruscombe Parish Council to prepare a formal representation opposing a full planning application for a 66-bedroom care home ...The Planning Inspector concluded that the proposed development would result in a visually dominant building, inconsistent with the surrounding pattern of development. In particular, the Inspector noted that the scheme’s height, continuous roofline and minimal architectural articulation would erode the area’s open characte

Explore the stories of Hanslope and Penn's Made Neighbourhood Plans, utilising strategic planning and local knowledge in two areas for whom green spaces held particular importance.

Many areas across England are currently vulnerable to speculative development. The traditional answer has often been a neighbourhood plan, but with the loss of the Neighbourhood Planning support program your council or forum may be concerned about how to fund a neighbourhood plan project or review, or whether to look at alternative options. To help you guide your decision, we have updated and expanded the services page on our website to reflect our new and expanded range of

New research: While neighbourhood planning is fundamentally community-led, the study highlights how professional support is often crucial to translating grassroots energy into effective, deliverable plans.

ONH have travelled the country throughout June delivering interactive Q&As and hands on workshops about the latest changes to planning and the impact on town and parish councils.

The first digital design code produced by ONH, for Sandleheath in the New Forest, has now been published.

As planning application decisions by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and appeal Inspectors start to rack up in favour of housing schemes in the Grey Belt, so we have begun to deliver our first Grey Belt Studies for local communities.

In a significant victory for local place-making, Burghclere Parish's Modified Neighbourhood Plan played a pivotal role in successfully resisting a speculative planning appeal for a housing development outside the village boundary for a second time.

Across England, parish and town councils are stepping up to shape the future of their communities. But, with development pressures rising...

What is a HELAA? And how can reviewing this document help when developing a Neighbourhood Plan?

Clerks and Councillors in Cheshire are invited to a free event on the future of Neighbourhood Planning with ONH: Planning for Good

An ONH confession - we love sharing the progress of our projects. Here's an update from the last few months, focusing on a selection of...

Explore the stories of Westbury and Berinsfield's Made Neighbourhood Plans, utilising strategic planning and local knowledge.

Planning permission refused? Discover more about how we supported Newport Pagnell Town Council to move into the old Police Station building.

Dunton Green Parish Council asked ONH to advise on how the Parish Council could best use its land assets to deliver community value.

How can NDOs transform community spaces? Blacon, Cheshire explore their options to creative community hubs and fulfil local need.

Neighbourhood plans can deliver community infrastructure - but what else needs to be in place to create a successful project?