Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan adopted

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Published on 11 December 2017
Archived on 11 January 2018


At Stratford-on-Avon's full Council meeting on 11 December 2017, Members unanimously decided to 'make' (adopt) the Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan under Section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).  

The Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan is the fifth to be made in the District and is the culmination of over four years work by the Parish Council, neighbourhood plan steering group and the local community, who should all be congratulated for their achievements.    

The Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Stratford-on-Avon District and will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications within the Parish of Welford-on-Avon.  

Cllr Chris Saint, Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council said that: "Neighbourhood Plans reflect the desire of local communities to influence their development.  I welcome the opportunities being provided to local villages to influence development in their parishes."    

Voters in Welford-on-Avon went to the polls on 12 October to respond to the question: "Do you want Stratford-on-Avon District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Welford-on-Avon to help decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"  

The results were as follows:

The number of votes cast in favour of YES was 445 (86.9%)
The number of votes cast in favour of NO was 67 (13.08%)  

The turnout was 39.86%.    

The Council agreed the following recommendations:  

(1)  That the Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan be made/adopted with immediate effect with the consequence that it becomes part of the Development Plan for Stratford-on-Avon District

(2)  That Council congratulates the Welford-on-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan Team and the Parish Council (as Qualifying Body responsible for producing the plan) on their work in the report to be presented to Council.


Contact details

Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575

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