What is ‘Regulation 14’?
Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations requires our draft Neighbourhood Plan to undergo a pre-submission consultation before being formally submitted to Northumberland County Council for independent examination.
To ensure public engagement, we must publicise the draft plan to residents and local businesses. Additionally, we must consult with certain statutory bodies, including the County Council, the Environment Agency, Natural England, and Historic England.
To address potential concerns about the length of the document, we have produced a concise consultation leaflet that outlines the main objectives and key policies of the plan. Drop-in events have also been organised in Rock and Rennington to facilitate discussions.
The draft plan and all supporting documents are now available on this website.
Have Your Say
This consultation process provides an important opportunity for everyone to share their views and contribute to shaping the future of our community.
The Regulation 14 Consultation on the Draft Neighbourhood Plan will be open from 20 October to 1 December 2025. Your input will be invaluable in helping to improve the Plan before it is formally considered by Northumberland County Council.
What happens after 1 December 2025?
Once the Regulation 14 Consultation closes, all responses will be reviewed by the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and the Parish Council. The Draft Plan will be updated where appropriate in response to comments and then submitted to Northumberland County Council. An independent examiner will review the Plan, and if approved, it will proceed to a local referendum so all residents can vote.
