The Technical Stuff
Here are the key pieces of legislation related to neighbourhood planning:
The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012: These regulations set out the procedures for preparing neighbourhood plans and neighbourhood development orders.
The Localism Act 2011: This act introduced the concept of neighbourhood planning and outlines the powers and responsibilities of local communities in the planning process.
The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017: This act aims to strengthen neighbourhood planning by ensuring that planning decision-makers take account of well-advanced neighbourhood plans.