Over Hulton Neighbourhood Plan consultation

Have your say on the Over Hulton Neighbourhood Plan

In 2011 the Government introduced new laws to empower communities so that they could have a greater say in helping shape where they live and work through 'neighbourhood planning'. Town councils or designated neighbourhood forums can develop a shared vision and planning policies through a neighbourhood plan. Once passed, the plan becomes part of the statutory development plan and is used to determine planning applications alongside the local plan for that area.

Communities also have the ability to grant planning permission through Neighbourhood Development Orders (NDOs). An NDO can grant planning permission for specific types of development in a specific neighbourhood area.

Over Hulton Neighbourhood Forum had been progressing a neighbourhood plan for the Over Hulton area and submitted its proposed neighbourhood plan to Bolton Council.

Bolton Council is now required under regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 to publicise this plan for a period of six weeks. During this six week period interested parties will have the opportunity to make representations on whether the submitted plan meets the basic conditions which can be found here. These representations will be passed to an independent examiner who will undertake an examination of the plan.

Please view the submitted plans and supporting documentation before undertaking the consultation survey.

This survey has now closed

If you require a postal survey or support completing the survey, please call the Consultation and Engagement Team on 01204 334875. Please ensure you leave your name, address, contact number and the name of the consultation you are interested in, 'Over Hulton Neighbourhood Plan'.

Alternatively you can email consultation@bolton.gov.uk to request a paper copy or support.

Friday 5th January 2024