Process
Step
Date completed
Define neighbourhood
7 July 2015
Workshops & consultations
2015 - 2018
Prepare draft
2018 - 2019
2020 - 2021
Covid delay
Regulation 14 consultation
3 July 2022
Finalise draft
Aug-Oct 2022
Submission to Council
26 October 2022
Regulation 16 consultation
17 February 2023
Examination
3 August 2023
Council decision
7 September 2023
Referendum
2 November 2023
Council adoption
22 November 2023
Plan updates
ongoing
The NP covers the period to 2039, after which a new Plan will be required. Before then we may wish to update the NP, for example if Enfield's Local Plan or the London Plan introduces new policies that would supersede the NP's policies. Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) explains that the process varies:
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Minor updates that do not materially affect the NP's existing policies - the Hadley Wood Neighbourhood Planning Forum may request Enfield Council to approve those without the need for consultation, examination or a referendum.
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Major updates that materially affect the NP's existing policies - consultation and examination are required. A referendum is only required if the examiner finds that the modifications change the nature of the NP.
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Error corrections - can be approved by Enfield Council with the Forum's consent.
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