Birchington Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
Welcome to the Birchington Neighbourhood Plan pages. Here you will find up to date information about the Plan.
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan 2023
Following six years of hard work by a small team of Parish Councillors and volunteers, the Birchington Neighbourhood Plan went to Referendum on Thursday 26th October 2023. Residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of adopting the Plan. At a meeting of the Thanet District Council on 7th December 2023, the Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted.
This will mean that in future the Parish Council will have a greater say in planning applications that affect Birchington. Planning applications will have to meet the requirements/standards as set out in the Neighbourhood Plan and this will give much greater protection for the village going forward.
To view the formally adopted Birchington Neighbourhood Plan please click on the link below:
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan Formally Adopted by TDC 071223
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
Put simply, a neighbourhood plan is a set of planning policies, developed by local people, that add detail to the planning policies set at national, regional and district level. The Plan, once adopted or “made” by the District Council, becomes part of the Development Plan in the area and must be followed when planning applications for Birchington are considered by the planning authority – Thanet District Council is the planning authority for Birchington.
Who draws up a Neighbourhood Plan?
Birchington parish has been designated a Neighbourhood Plan Area. Parish Councillors and local residents have been working over the last 6 years to gather all the necessary evidence and to test thoughts and ideas in the wider community.
What is the evidence that supports the Plan?
The Plan has been developed since 2016. It takes into account local views expressed through village surveys, public meetings and workshops as well as statutory consultations carried out by the Parish Council and Thanet District Council. All of this is backed up by research and reference to many sources of evidence as well as advice from specialist consultants.
Click here to see the evidence behind the Plan
What are Community inspired projects?
These are projects for developing or enhancing existing indoor and outdoor facilities, open spaces, streetscapes and environment that have been identified during consultations on the Plan. They do not form part of the planning policies but help to guide future investment in facilities.
Background Documents
Draft Extraordinary Minutes 301121
Please see below final version of the plan and supporting documents as submitted to Thanet District Council in December 2021.
APPROVED VERSION 30 NOVEMBER 2021 (V2A)
BASIC CONDITIONS STATEMENT APPROVED 30 NOVEMBER 2021
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening – Appendix
CONSULTATION STATEMENT – APPROVED 30 NOVEMBER 2021
REG. 14 FEEDBACK REPORT AND ANALYSIS
To view the Referendum Version please click on the link above under ‘Referendum 26th October 2023’
Referendum 26th October 2023
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan – General information Statement
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan – Referendum Decision Statement
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan – Summary of Responses to Public Consultation
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2031 Examination Report
Birchington Referendum Version August 2023 – Revised V2 (1) Copy
Map of the Birchington Neighbourhood Plan Area
Referendum Information Statement -Birchington Neighbourhood Plan
Referendum version policy summary sept 2023 FINAL
Birchington Neighbourhood Plan Press Release 4th September 2023
Press Releases
Isle of Thanet News – Click Here for Article
Need to know more?
To view more Frequently Asked Questions click link below:
Referendum Frequently Asked Questions
If you still cannot find the answer to your question then email: clerk@birchington-pc.gov.uk