The Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order will now be made following their successful referendum on 20 August, with a resounding yes vote of more than 91% in favour... “The study was invaluable and went further in recommending we implement the plan’s allocation policy for the Hub idea using a Neighbourhood Development Order. Getting a planning permission would help us secure the funding for the project, estimated at £5m”, says Marc Hallows of the Allia

Although they may not advertise it, areas with the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in place are able to use the 'neighbourhood' part of that funding towards anything that will 'address the demands' that development places on an area.

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