Issue details

To formally ‘make’ (adopt) the Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Plan as part of the statutory development plan for Cheltenham Borough Council.

Leckhampton with Warden Hill have produced a Neighbourhood Plan (the Plan) in accordance with their Neighbourhood designation area. Following the conclusion of an independent examination, a Referendum relating to the ‘making’ of the Plan will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026

In accordance with Section 38A of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) the Council is required to ‘make’ (adopt it as part of the Development Plan) the Neighbourhood Plan if more than half of those voting in the Parish area have voted in favour of the Plan.

As per Regulation 18A of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 the date prescribed for ‘making’ the plan is within 8 weeks following the date the referendum is held.