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Leavenheath Neighbourhood Plan
Leavenheath Parish Council have begun the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). When complete, the Plan may:
- contain planning policies for the development and use of land;
- allocate sites within the parish for new homes, employment and community land uses;
- provide further guidance on the appearance and design of any new buildings.
Progress to date …
Preparing a draft NDP
Responsibility for preparing the NDP now rests with the Parish Council and local community. Further details may be available on the Parish Council website
Area Designation (May 2019)
On 19 April 2019, Leavenheath Parish Council submitted an application to define the boundary of their Neighbourhood Plan. Under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), Babergh District Council confirmed the designated NDP area on 8 May 2019. A notice to this effect, a copy of the application, and a map identifying the NDP area can be viewed below:
Leavenheath NDP Area Designation Notice
Leavenheath NDP Area Designation Application
Leavenheath NDP Area Map (Note: The area follows the parish boundary)