TIMELINE

Neighbourhood Plan Preparation

Our Neighbourhood Plan needs to go through different stages to make sure it meets legal requirements and reflects the community's vision. These steps and the draft timeline are below.

January 2019 - August 2020

PLAN PREPARATION

Community engagement
Appraisal of options
Development of policies and proposals.

July 2020 - September 2020

DRAFTING THE PLAN

Writing the draft plan
Engagement with Whaley Bridge, Town Council, High Peak Borough Council and Peak District National Park Authority.

September 2020 - March 2021

PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION

Consultation on the plan
Analysis of responses
Amend plan.

April 2021 - November 2021

SUBMIT PLAN

Submit Plan to High Peak Borough Council
Publicity and consultation by High Peak Borough Council.

November 2021 - January 2022

EXAMINATION AND DECISION

Plan is scrutinised by an appointed Examiner
High Peak Borough Council Committee approval is sought.

January 2022 - February 2022

REFERENDUM

Referendum takes place.
Plan "made" if a majority votes for it.