Houghton Neighbourhood Plan
Making of the Houghton Neighbourhood Plan
The Houghton Neighbourhood Plan 2020 to 2029 was 'made' following the positive referendum on 19 May 2022. The Plan forms part of the Development Plan for the parish and will be used to guide planning decisions in Houghton.
The referendum result is as follows:
|
Response |
Votes |
Percentage |
|
YES |
122 |
91.73% |
|
NO |
11 |
8.27% |
|
Turnout |
39% |
|
The made Plan, Decision Statement and declaration of result can be viewed under the documents tab.
From 20 May, the Houghton Neighbourhood Plan is subject to a six week period where applications can be made to the High Court on the grounds that the plans are not within the appropriate powers and/or a procedural requirement has not been complied with. This six week period of legal challenge ends on 1 July 2022.