Introduction
The Localism Act 2011 introduced the concept of neighbourhood plans and neighbourhood orders, which are statutory plans that may be prepared by a parish council or recognised neighbourhood forum for a neighbourhood area.
Neighbourhood plans and orders are optional. There is no statutory requirement for a plan or order to be prepared for any area.
Neighbourhood planning in Peterborough
A summary of the steps involved in preparing a neighbourhood plan (or order) can be found in the Peterborough Statement of Community Involvement, linked below.
If you are preparing a neighbourhood plan, or thinking of preparing one, our Frequently Asked Questions below may be of interest. Please contact the Planning Policy Team by email planningpolicy@peterborough.g
Applications to designate neighbourhood areas
Thornaugh Parish Council has recently applied to designate the whole parish of Thornaugh. This enables Thornaugh Parish Council to proceed with the preparation of a neighbourhood development plan or neighbourhood development order, or both, for the neighbourhood area.
Wansford Parish Council has recently applied to designate the whole parish of Wansford. This enables Wansford Parish Council to proceed with the preparation of a neighbourhood development plan or neighbourhood development order, or both, for the neighbourhood area.
Wittering Parish Council has recently applied to designate the whole parish of Wittering. This enables Wittering Parish Council to proceed with the preparation of a neighbourhood development plan or neighbourhood development order, or both, for the neighbourhood area.
View the applications to designate neighbourhood areas (opens Microsoft Sharepoint folder).
Applications to designate neighbourhood forums
There are no applications to designate neighbourhood forums in the Peterborough area currently.
Designated neighbourhood areas and forums
Designated neighbourhood areas
There are 15 designated neighbourhood areas in the Peterborough area. This map shows all designated areas and details of each designation can be found in the list below.
Please note: The Designated Neighbourhood Area Map (interactive map) uses a colour-coded system to indicate status:
- Red – Designated Area
- Amber – Neighbourhood Plan in Progress
- Green – Adopted Neighbourhood Plan
Additionally, clicking on any area within the map will display its current status.
Designated neighbourhood forums
There is one designated neighbourhood forum in the Peterborough area currently. You can find details of the designated neighbourhood forum via the link below.
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
The are no current emerging Neighbourhood Plans.
Submitted Neighbourhood Plans
The are no current submitted Neighbourhood Plans.
Adopted Neighbourhood Plans
PDF versions of the neighbourhood plans adopted in Peterborough can be found below. Hard copies of the adopted Neighbourhood Plans are only available to view by appointment. All viewings will be at Sand Martin House, Peterborough. Please contact planningpolicy@peterborough.gov.uk or 01733 863881 to arrange an appointment.
Please note: the joint Castor and Ailsworth Neighbourhood Plan website is now closed. To view other related evidence, please contact the parish council.