The Northam Neighbourhood Plan proposal, as submitted to Torridge District Council in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), establishes a vision for the evolution and long-term sustainability of Northam and provides policies and proposals to guide development within the designated area over the period up to 2031.
On 25 March 2026, sections 98 and 99 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 came into effect, and these amended the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the Town and County Planning Act 1990 in respect of the legal compliance and the Basic Conditions requirements for neighbourhood plans.
In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), representations are invited from interested parties during the period from Thursday 16 April until 17:00 on Friday 1 May 2026 on specific additional information only; whether the Northam Neighbourhood Plan proposal complies with two new legal compliance requirements and one new Basic Condition requirement. Late representations will not be accepted.
Details about the new requirements can be inspected throughout the period set out above:
online via https://www.torridge.gov.uk/northamnp
at the following locations during normal opening hours:
o Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG
o Northam Library, Fore Street, Northam, EX39 1AW
Representations should be made in writing and may be submitted during the consultation period:
online via this consultation portal: https://consult.torridge.gov.uk/kse/
by email to [email protected]
by post or in person to Planning Policy, Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG
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