Neighbourhood Plan
The Bentley Neighbourhood Plan went to council for adoption on Thursday 12th May 2016, where it was made.
To review the decision notice please click here and to review the decision statement please click here.
In accordance with the regulations, East Hampshire District Council has also published documents on its website: Bentley Neighbourhood Plan/BentleyNP
Copies of the decision statement and neighbourhood plan can be found at the following locations:
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EX
Memorial Hall, Alton Road, Bentley, GU10 5NB
Bentley Stores (Village shop), Main Road, Bentley, GU10 5HY
The Star Inn, Main Road, Bentley, GU10 5LW
Bentley Village Surgery, Hole Lane, Bentley, GU10 5LP
Evidence Base
Documents referred to in Annex A to the Neighbourhood Plan
Appendices Referred to in the Consultation Statement
The Referendum
On Thursday 5th May 2016, the referendum for Bentley Parish Neighbourhood Plan was held. To review the outcome and press release from East Hampshire District Council please click here.
For further information please contact the Planning Policy team at East Hants District Council on:01730 234 280 or go to their website to review the latest information about the neighbourhood plan. www.easthants.gov.uk/electoral-services/bentley-neighbourhood-plan-referendum
Alternatively, please click here to review the final version which will go to referendum.
Following the Neighbourhood Plan hearing 30th November 2015, the Examiner challenged the Planning Authority and the Qualifying Body to refine the submitted polices. This work has been completed and is presented as follows:
In accordance with the Regulations, East Hampshire District Council has also published the documents on their website http://www.easthants.gov.uk/bentleynp
Final N.P Examiner Report
To review the Final Report from Bentley Neighbourhood plan examiner please click here.
The Submission version of the Neighbourhood Plan has now been sent to East Hampshire District Council. An examiner will be appointed soon. A copy of the Submission Plan can be found by clicking here.
To view the Neighbourhood Plan Newsletter please click here.
The Steering Group’s Terms of Reference can be found by clicking here.
Steering Group Meetings – 2014/15
| Meeting Date | Meeting Title | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 22nd Apr, 2015 | Steering Group Meetings |  Download |
| Wed 11th Mar, 2015 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 3rd Dec, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 26th Nov, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 19th Nov, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 12th Nov, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 5th Nov, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 29th Oct, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Tue 28th Oct, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
| Wed 22nd Oct, 2014 | Steering Group Meetings | Download |
Neighbourhood Plan 2018
The government set out a new National Policy Planning Framework (NPPF) which requires that local authorities revise their own local plans. As such East Hampshire District Council is in the process of reviewing its Local Plan. The Local Plan Review 2017-2036 will set out the planning framework to guide the future development of the Local Planning Authority Area. Changes to the Local Plan, in turn, require that our Bentley Parish Neighbourhood Plan is reviewed and revised to remain consistent.
These planning changes were first presented to Bentley residents at the Annual Parish Assembly on 16th April 2018. Since then, after advertising in the parish magazine, notice boards and this website, we have formed a Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group and Working Party to revise the plan.
As with the Neighbourhood Plan that was made in 2016, we will regularly consult with and advise residents of progress through this website. We also welcome your thoughts, ideas and comments at any time.
