Neighbourhood plans
As well as responding to consultations on neighbourhood plans, we also support communities who want to make a difference in their neighbourhood.
The Chilterns Conservation Board welcomes neighbourhood planning, it is a great way for communities in and around the Chilterns to shape and manage change in their areas in ways that are truly respond to the local environment.
With over a hundred parishes in our area, there are lots of neighbourhood plans underway and scope for a lot more. Some parishes are even reviewing their plans and are on the second time around!
We have recently published an online Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit (see below), but you might also find these guides from national organisations useful:
- How to shape where you live: CPRE’s guide to neighbourhood planning
- What’s Special to You: CPRE’s guide to landscape issues in neighbourhood plans
- Locality’s guide to neighbourhood planning
We have also developed a Model Policy for the Chilterns AONB which is primarily for local plans but which you might want to consider including in your neighbourhood plan.
Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit
Neighbourhood Planning gives communities power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area.
Our Chilterns Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit was created as part of the Chalk, Cherries and Chairs Landscape Partnership Scheme, made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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New lighting guidance launched to help protect the Chilterns’ dark skies
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New planning guidance launched to protect fragile chalk streams
We are excited to announce the launch of the Chilterns Chalk Streams Planning Guidance.
New toolkit empowers communities to conserve and enhance the Chilterns National Landscape
This month we published an online Neighbourhood Planning Toolkit to help communities take action to conserve and enhance their local area.