Benson Neighbourhood Plan

The Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan Review was made and became part of the Development Plan on 14 March 2023 and carries full weight in the determination of planning applications. This replaces the Benson Neighbourhood Plan. The plan review covers the period up to 2035.

Take a look at the made Benson Neighbourhood Plan Review and final Decision Statement. You can also view the Modification Document detailing changes made to the plan.

Neighbourhood Plan Documents:

• Appendix A – Site Assessment
• Appendix B – Design Statement for Benson (Revised 30/11/2023)
• Appendix C – Heritage
• Appendix D – Community Questionnaire Report
• Appendix E1 – Settlements Character Assessment
• Appendix E2 – Landscape Character Assessment
• Appendix E3 – Views
• Appendix E4 – Distinctiveness of Settlements
• Appendix F – Transport Assessment
• Appendix G – Parking Plan
• Appendix H – Map of Sustainable Transport
• Appendix I – Community Projects
• Appendix J – Allotments
• Appendix K – Benson Green Infrastructure Assets
• Appendix L – Benson People and Nature Strategy
• Appendix M – Settlement Boundary Methodology

Background Documents:

• Consultation Statement
• Basic Conditions Statement
• SEA Screening Statement
• Parish Council Modification Statement
• District Council Modification Statement
• Examiner’s report
• Comments received during the publicity period
• Area Designation Map
• Area Designation Letter

If you would like to discuss neighbourhood planning with a member of the team, please call us on 01235 422600 or email planning.policy@southandvale.gov.uk. 

More information on the process is available on our Neighbourhood Planning home page.