Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan
Results of the Referendum
The result of the parish referendum on the neighbourhood plan for Ringstead has been declared, with nearly 80% of the voters saying the plan should be accepted.
In the past few years neighbourhood plans have become a key tool in helping communities to shape how they will develop. More and more parishes are creating their own plans.
The Ringstead referendum was held on Thursday 13 February. 99 votes were cast, all of which were valid, representing a 41.25% turnout. 77.8% voted to adopt the proposed neighbourhood plan.
The Declaration Result is set out below.
Introduction
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Ringstead parish council have been working on the development of a neighbourhood plan since the area was designated in February 2021. The neighbourhood plan is a document that sets out planning policies for the Parish and these will be used, alongside the local plan, to decide whether planning applications are approved or not. It’s a community document, drafted after consultation with local people who know and love the area.
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Adoption Statement
The Adoption Statement brings the Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2036 into legal effect from 20 February 2025.
​​​​​​​Decision Statement
The Borough Council has issued a Decision Statement confirming that the modifications proposed by the Examiner's Report have been accepted. Accordingly, the draft Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan has been amended, taking into account these modifications. The Borough Council has reached the decision that the Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2036 should proceed to referendum. The Decision Notice and updated referendum version of the Plan can be accessed from the links below:
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Referendum Version - November 2024
Publication of Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Report
The Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s Report is now available to view. The report highlights Examiners conclusions and suggests that, subject to a series of recommended modifications set out in his Report, the Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan meets all the necessary legal requirements and should progress to a referendum. To view the report, proceed to the following link:
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examiners Report
Following the Regulation 16 stage, Mr Chris Collinson has been appointed to undertake the Independent Examination of the Ringstead Neighbourhood Development Plan.
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The results of the Regulation 16 consultation, can be viewed at Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan.
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Please use the link to view a copy of Mr Collinson's initial letter. ​
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Community Infrastructure Levy
CIL will allow the Borough Council to raise funds from new development in our area. When the Borough Council receive money raised from the CIL, they distribute 15% to the parish/town council where the development is located, this will now rise to 25%.
Main Documents
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Progress has been made gathering evidence and putting together key supporting assessments for the development of the neighbourhood plan. These include:
Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Made version February 2025
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Consultation Statement
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Statement of Basic Conditions
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the March 2024
Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Report to Inform Habitats Regulations Assessment March 2024
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Evidence Base - January 2024
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Views Assessment 2024
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Green Space Assessment 2023
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Non-Designated Heritage Assets Assessment 2023
Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Design Codes and Guidance 2022 (commissioned by AECOM)
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Housing Needs Assessment 2022 (commissioned by AECOM)
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Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan - Site Assessment 2022
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