Houghton Neighbourhood Plan
Submission for Examination
The Houghton Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to the independent examiner, David Hogger BA MSc MRTPI MCIHT on 26 November 2021. The following documents were submitted to the examiner and can be found under the documents tab:
- Houghton Regulation 16 NDP Submission Document
- Designated Area Map
- Houghton NDP consultation statement
- Houghton Basic conditions statement
- A statement of reasons why an environmental assessment is not required (the reasons are set out in the Screening Opinion Statement)
- Houghton Regulation 16 representations
The Evidence base documents can be found on the Houghton Parish Council webpage: Houghton Neighbourhood Plan
The examiner will consider whether the plan meets certain basic conditions, satisfies legal requirements, and identifies an appropriate area for a referendum.
The basic conditions, which are set out in the legislation, are intended to ensure that neighbourhood plans are compatible with their wider context. The plan must:
- have regard to national planning policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State
- contribute to achieving sustainable development
- be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan for the area (The Test Valley Local Plan); and
- be compatible with EU obligations and human rights requirements