These are the key stages of neighbourhood planning (further information is available here).
- Step 1: Designating neighbourhood area and if appropriate neighbourhood forum
- Step 2: Preparing a draft neighbourhood plan or Order
- Step 3: Pre-submission publicity and consultation
- Step 4: Submission of a neighbourhood plan or Order proposal to the local planning authority
- Step 5: Independent Examination
- Steps 6 and 7: Referendum and bringing the neighbourhood plan or Order into force