Neighbourhood plans in development
These areas have all had a neighbourhood area designated and are developing their neighbourhood plans.
Newent
Newent was designated as a Neighbourhood Area, in line with the details of the application from Newent Town Council, on 22 August 2018.
Churcham
Churcham was designated as a Neighbourhood Area, in line with the details of the application from Churcham Parish Council, on 06 March 2025.
Lydney
Lydney is currently reviewing their Neighbourhood Development Plan (LNDP2). It covers the same designated area as the current Lydney NDP.
Regulation 14
The Lydney NDP2 was published for consultation under Regulation 14 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. The consultation was run by the Lydney NDP2 steering group and the relevant documents can be found on the Lydney NDP2 website. The consultation ran from 14 May 2025 until 22 July 2025.
Regulation 15 - Publication of revised Lydney Neighbourhood Plan (LNDP2) - Submission Draft
Forest of Dean District Council hereby gives notice that the Lydney Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (Lydney Town Council) has submitted a revised Lydney Neighbourhood Development Plan (LNDP2) proposal under Part 5 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.
Revised Lydney Neighbourhood Plan main documents:
Additional documents related to the revised Neighbourhood Plan:
Regulation 16 - Public Consultation on revised Lydney Neighbourhood Plan (LNDP2) - Submission Draft
You can make comments on the revised Lydney Neighbourhood Plan (LNDP2) (see documents above) between Wednesday 18th February 2026 and 5pm on Wednesday 1st April 2026 by either:
- Visiting the consultation website (https://fdean-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/)
- Emailing [email protected]
- Writing to the Local Plans Team, Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16 8HG.
Coleford
Coleford is currently reviewing their Neighbourhood Development Plan.