Puriton Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Publication

The former Sedgemoor District Council previously approved the designation of the Neighbourhood Area for Puriton on 2 February 2017. The Puriton Neighbourhood Plan was formally submitted to Somerset Council in October 2023.

Somerset Council is satisfied that the submission meets the requirements of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and in accordance with those regulations, as the Local Planning Authority, is publicising the plan for a period of six weeks from 1 November 2023 to 14 December 2023.

Examination

Janet Cheesley from Chec Planning Ltd has been appointed to undertake the independent examination of the Puriton Neighbourhood Plan. The examination commenced on the 5 March 2024.

Further information on how the examination will be undertaken can be found in the email below:

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Puriton Downend and Dunball Neighbourhood Plan Examination process

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Examiners report

The independent Examination of the Neighbourhood Plan has now been completed. Please see the Examiners report below.

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Puriton, Downend and Dunball Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Report

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The recommendation is that the Puriton, Downend and Dunball Neighbourhood Plan, as modified by the Examiners recommendations, should proceed to Referendum.

Puriton Neighbourhood Plan - Referendum

Following receipt of the Examiners Report the suggested modifications have been agreed. A referendum relating to the adoption of the the Puriton Neighbourhood Plan will therefore be held on 4 July 2024. You can find out more on the Puriton Neighbourhood Plan – Referendum page.

Last updated: May 29, 2024

Next review due: November 29, 2024

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