Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan Documents
The Neighbourhood Plan documents comprise of the following:
- Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan Submission Draft and Appendices
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement and Annexes
- SEA and HRA Screening Statement (Environmental Report)
Download Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan documents
Public Consultation
In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012, Littlemore Neighbourhood Forum have submitted their Neighbourhood Development Plan to Oxford City Council, as the Local Planning Authority, to ‘publicise their Plan Proposal.’ The City Council carried out consultation as required by the regulations for 6 weeks between 28 October and 9 December 2024.
Next Steps
Following the consultation the plan, its supporting evidence and any representations that are made will be sent to an independent examiner. Any comments received will be considered by the Examiner.
The independent examiner will consider whether the document:
- meets the Basic Conditions
- is Legally Compliant
Legal requirements
To comply with the legal requirements, the Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan must:
- be submitted by a qualifying body
- set out policies in relation to the development and use of land
- state the period in which it is to have effect
- not contain policies that relate to excluded development (e.g., county matters and Nationally Important Infrastructure Projects)
- not relate to more than one neighbourhood area
Basic conditions
To comply with the Basic Conditions, the Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan must meet the following:
- the plan has regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State
- the plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development
- the neighbourhood plan is in general conformity with the strategic policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority (or any part of that area)
Littlemore Neighbourhood Area application documents
- Littlemore neighbourhood area application - this is the Parish Council's rationale for choosing the Neighbourhood Area
- Littlemore neighbourhood area map - this map shows the Neighbourhood Area boundary (which is the same as the parish boundary)
Contact the Planning Policy Team
Address: Oxford City CouncilTown Hall
St Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1BX