Guidance

How to keep your neighbourhood plan simple

This guidance sets out practical advice on creating a neighbourhood plan that is simple and clear.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 8 May 2026

Applies to England

Documents

How to keep your neighbourhood plan simple

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Details

This guidance covers the essential steps involved in creating a neighbourhood plan, as well as the content a plan needs to include. It also contains practical advice on keeping your approach simple, with a real-world example,

Published 8 May 2026