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Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications

153,967 Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications applications on record across the UK

Sample Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications applications

  • HartErection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Change of fenestration to side wall to include additional windows
  • P252805/FHHerefordshireRemoval of lean to stores, single storey extension, internal alterations, new cladding and windows.
  • RichmondSingle storey rear and side extension, two low profile velux windows to existing butterfly roof, rear first floor window changed to french doors with Juliette balcony, low brick wall and railings to front area, lean-to glazed canopy to rear and new garden building.

A neighbourhood plan is a planning document prepared by a local community (parish or town council, or neighbourhood forum) that sets out planning policies for their area. Once approved in a local referendum, neighbourhood plans become part of the statutory planning framework and must be taken into account when planning applications are decided. There are over 2,500 made neighbourhood plans across England.

Planning Signal tracks planning applications across all UK council areas, including those in designated neighbourhood plan areas, so communities and planners can monitor what applications are being submitted and how they align with local neighbourhood plan policies.

What counts as a Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications application

Neighbourhood plan policies can influence how planning applications are assessed in a number of ways:

  • Allocating sites for specific uses (housing, employment, green space)
  • Setting design policies for new development
  • Protecting local green spaces from development
  • Setting policies for housing density and mix
  • Restricting certain types of development in specific areas
Neighbourhood Development Orders (NDOs) can grant planning permission for certain types of development without the need for individual applications.

Who tracks Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications applications

Parish councils and neighbourhood plan groups monitoring development in their plan area, residents checking if applications comply with local policies, planning consultants advising on neighbourhood plan compliance, local councillors, and property developers assessing viability of proposals in neighbourhood plan areas all use Planning Signal to track planning applications in their area.

How Planning Signal helps with Neighbourhood Plan Planning Applications applications

Planning Signal covers planning applications across all UK council areas — including those within neighbourhood plan boundaries. Search by your postcode to find applications near you, and set free email alerts to stay informed about new applications in your neighbourhood plan area. Updated daily from all 380+ UK councils.

Frequently asked questions

What is a neighbourhood plan?
A neighbourhood plan is a planning document prepared by a local community and approved in a referendum. It sets out local planning policies that must be taken into account when planning applications are decided. Neighbourhood plans must align with the local authority's development plan and national planning policy.
Does a neighbourhood plan affect planning permission?
Yes — once made, a neighbourhood plan is part of the statutory development plan. Councils must take neighbourhood plan policies into account when deciding planning applications. Applications that conflict with neighbourhood plan policies are more likely to be refused.
How do I find planning applications in my neighbourhood plan area?
Planning Signal tracks planning applications from all UK councils. Search by your postcode to find applications in your neighbourhood plan area and set up free email alerts for new applications near you.