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Neighbourhood Planning

The Council is very supportive of neighbourhood planning as a process. The Spatial Planning team has met a number of parish and town councils to discuss local priorities and the process of neighbourhood planning in their areas. The Spatial Planning team continues to offer meetings with parish councils and other neighbourhood groups when requested.

Neighbourhood plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the adopted development plan for the local area.

Once they are formally 'made' by the District Council they form part of the Development Plan for the District. Further documentation and information is available at the relevant drop down menus below:

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‘Made’ Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan Decision and Publication – Regulations 19 and 20

Following a ‘YES’ vote at referendum on 4th May 2023, the WheathampsteadNeighbourhood Plan was made at Full Council on 12 July 2023. The Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for St Albans City and District.

More information on neighbourhood planning can be found at: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/neighbourhood-planning

In accordance with Regulation 19 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, St Albans City and District Council has published the Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan decision statement, which is a statement setting out the decision and the Council’s reasons for making that decision. The decision statement is available to view at the link below:

In accordance with Regulation 20 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Council has published the Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan, which is available to view at the link below:

Hard copies of the decision statement and Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan are available for inspection at the Wheathampstead Parish Council office (address below). The Parish Council Office is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Appointments may be possible outside of these hours. Please contact the Parish to make an appointment.

The Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AY

Telephone: 01582 832541

Email: info@wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk

Information regarding the Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on the 4th May 2023 can be found below:

Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version:

A statement that sets out general information about town and country planning including neighbourhood planning and the referendum can be found below:

The decision statement below sets out the decision of St Albans City and District Council on whether the Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan can proceed to referendum and its reasons for its decision:

The Referendum Area Boundary Map can be found below:

A copy of the Examiners report and suggested modifications can be found below:

Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

The District Council invited comments on the submission version of the Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan (General) Regulations 2012. Further information including the Appendices to the Plan can be found through the link below;

https://stalbans-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/event/36454

Examination Correspondence

The Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan was submitted for examination. Please see correspondence between the Examiner, the Council and Wheathampstead Parish Council below:

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‘Made’ Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan Decision and Publication – Regulations 19 and 20

Following a ‘YES’ vote at referendum on 4th May 2023, the Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan was made at Full Council on 12 July 2023. The Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for St Albans City and District.

More information on neighbourhood planning can be found at: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/neighbourhood-planning

In accordance with Regulation 19 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, St Albans City and District Council has published the RedbournNeighbourhood Plan decision statement, which is a statement setting out the decision and the Council’s reasons for making that decision. The decision statement is available to view at the link below:

In accordance with Regulation 20 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Council has published the Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan, which is available to view at the link below:

Hard copies of the decision statement and Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan are available for inspection at the Redbourn Parish Council office (address below). The Parish Council Office is open Monday to Thursday from 10am-2pm and Friday from 10am-1pm. Appointments can be made outside of these hours. Please contact the Parish to make an appointment.

Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LR

Telephone: 01582 794832

Email: clerk@redbourn-pc.gov.uk

Information regarding the Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on the 4th May 2023 can be found below:

Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version:

A statement that sets out general information about town and country planning including neighbourhood planning and the referendum can be found below:

The decision statement below sets out the decision of St Albans City and District Council on whether the Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan can proceed to referendum and its reasons for its decision:

The Referendum Area Boundary Map can be found below:

A copy of the Examiners report and suggested modifications can be found below:

Examination Correspondence

The Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan was submitted for examination. Please see correspondence between the Examiner, the Council and Redbourn Parish Council below:

Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

The District Council invited comments on the submission version of Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan (General) Regulations 2012. This consultation has now closed. Further information including Appendix 2 to the Plan can be found through the link below:

https://stalbans-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/event/36948

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'Made' St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Decision, Publication and Modification – Regulations 19, 20 and 30

Following a ‘YES’ vote at referendum on 5 May 2022, the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan was made at Full Council on 20 July 2022. The St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for St Albans City and District.

In accordance with Regulation 19 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, St Albans City and District Council has published the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan decision statement, which is a statement setting out the decision and the Council’s reasons for making that decision. This is available to view at the link below:

In accordance with Regulation 20 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Council has published the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan. This is available to view at the link below:

In accordance with Regulation 30 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the Council has modified the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan. The Council has published the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Modification Document, which is a document setting out details of the modification. The modification document and a copy of the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan containing the modification are both available to view at the links below:

Hard copies of the decision statement, St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan and modification document are available for inspection at the St Stephen Parish office (details shown below):

St Stephen Parish Council, The Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Herts, AL2 3PJ

The Parish Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12noon. Appointments can be made outside of these hours. Please contact the Parish to make an appointment.

Telephone: 01923 681443

Email: clerk@ststephen-pc.gov.uk

Information regarding the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on the 5th May 2022 can be found below;

St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version:

A statement that sets out general information about town and country planning including neighbourhood planning and the referendum can be found below:

The decision statement below sets out the decision of St Albans City and District Council on whether the St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan can proceed to referendum and its reasons for its decision:

The Referendum Area Boundary Map can be found below:

Examination Correspondence

The St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan was submitted for examination. Please see correspondence between the Examiner, the Council and St Stephen Parish Council below:

St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

The District Council invited comments on the submission version of St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan (General) Regulations 2012. This consultation has now closed. Further information can be found through the link below;

https://stalbans-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/event/36261

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Following a ‘YES’ vote at referendum on 6 May 2021, the Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan was made at Full Council on 14 July 2021. The Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for St Albans City and District Council.

Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 6th May 2021

Information regarding the Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on the 6th March 2021 can be found below;

Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Version:

A statement that sets out general information about town and country planning including neighbourhood planning and the referendum can be found below:

The decision statement below sets out the decision of St Albans City and District Council on whether the Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan can proceed to referendum and its reasons for its decision:

The Referendum Area Boundary Map can be found below:

A copy of the Examiners report and suggested modifications can be found below:

Summary of regulation 16 consultation responses can be found below

Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Decision Statement

The decision statement below sets out the decision of St Albans City and District Council on whether the Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan can proceed to referendum and its reasons for its decision.

The examiner’s report and proposed modifications can be found below;

A copy of the Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan submitted for examination can be found below;

Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

The District Council recently invited comments on the submission version of Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Plan (General) Regulations 2012. This consultation has now closed. Further information can be found through the link below;

https://stalbans-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/event/35505

Examination Correspondence

The Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan has now been submitted for examination. Please see correspondence between the Examiner, the Council and Sandridge Parish Council below:

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Following a ‘YES’ vote at referendum on 7 February 2019, the Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan was made at Full Council on 20 February 2019. The Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for St Albans City and District Council.

Browse the Harpenden Neighbourhood Plan documents

Designated Neighbourhood Plan Areas

Below is a list of Neighbourhood Plan Areas that the Council has designated. The maps of these areas can be found in our Library of Documents

  • Redbourn Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 21 November 2013, St Albans City & District Council's Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for Redbourn.
  • Colney Heath Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 27 February 2014, St Albans City & District Council's Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for Colney Heath. On 12 December 2023, St Albans City & District Council's Planning Policy & Climate Committee approved the amendment of the boundary to reflect the new parish boundary.
  • Sandridge Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 24 April 2014, St Albans City & District Council's Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for Sandridge.
  • St Stephen Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 23 April 2014, St Albans City & District Council's Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for St Stephen.
  • Wheathampstead Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 21 July 2015, St Albans City & District Council’s Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for Wheathampstead.
  • Harpenden Town and Harpenden Rural Parish Councils. On the 17th March 2016, St Albans City & District Council’s Cabinet approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for Harpenden Town and Harpenden Rural Parish.
  • London Colney Neighbourhood Plan Area. On 25 April 2019, St Albans City & District Council's Cabinet approves the designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area for London Colney. On 12 September 2023, St Albans City & District Council's Planning Policy & Climate Committee approved the amendment of the boundary to reflect the new parish boundary.

Browse the designated neighbourhood plan areas

Additional information

For assistance the Council will keep this website up to date with links to the most relevant websites for advice on neighbourhood planning.

The Council was successful in its bid for funding through DCLG's Neighbourhood Planning & Local Planning Service Redesign & Capacity Building Pilot Programme for Local Authorities. Using this funding a site allocations guidance document and toolkit has been produced to assist Qualifying Bodies in identifying and allocating development and other sites within their emerging Neighbourhood Plans. The document is available below.

The Council is also a member of the Look! St Albans 'Our Community Voice on Design' Representatives Group.

Look! St Albans is a community-led organisation working with the Council and other interested parties, including developers and architects, to achieve a broadly-supported consensus in designing some key city centre buildings and surrounding open spaces, at the outline and full planning application stage.

Look! St Albans was initially supported by the Prince's Foundation for Building Community through grant funding from the Department of Communities and Local Government 'Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning' programme.

Look! St Albans website