Sonning Neighbourhood Development Plan

What is a neighbourhood plan?

Neighbourhood planning was introduced through the Localism Act 2011 and is a means for local communities to take the lead on preparing local planning policy. It sits alongside those planning policies prepared by the council in local plans, and helps shape how new development is managed in their area.

Neighbourhood Development Plans (often referred to as Neighbourhood Plans) set out specific planning policies to help shape and guide development in their area.

What does it mean if you are a resident of Sonning?

This plan will help guide development in the area, to reflect the aspirations of the community and take account of what makes the area special.

If it's adopted following independent examination and a referendum, it will be used to help us determine planning applications and appeals within Sonning parish.

You can read more including the supporting evidence below and find out how to respond. We're consulting on the draft plan for six weeks from 2 February to 16 March, as we're legally required to do.

What is in the plan?

The Sonning Neighbourhood Plan has been developed to set out the vision, objectives and resulting policies for the village until 2040 and is consistent with Government's current approach to planning which is intended to involve local communities more directly in planning decisions that affect them. It includes policies on matters including design, affordable housing and local green spaces.

How to have your say

Below you will find documents relating to the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan.

Once you have familiarised yourself with the plan, you can comment directly on the document at the bottom of the page.

You can click anywhere to add a comment. In your comment, please set out whether you support, support with modifications, object or just wish to comment on the proposals.

Please also tell us who you are responding as. For example, a borough resident, councillor, business or landowner.

Once you have made your comment, click 'post comment' and it will be shared with us to review as part of the consultation.

Alternatively, you can fill in the response form attached and send this to us at either of the following:

• Email: policyandplans@wokingham.gov.uk
• Post: Planning Policy and Infrastructure, Wokingham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN

Please note, we do not accept anonymous comments.

During the consultation period, hard copies of the plan and the supporting documents listed below can be viewed at our offices at Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN and at Wokingham Library, Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham RG40 2AF.

All comments must be received by 5pm on 16 March. We won't accept comments after this time.

By commenting on the plan, you are consenting to be kept informed of its future progress. Your personal data will be held and processed in accordance with the council's Privacy Notice.