A neighbourhood plan is a type of development plan which allows local communities to influence the planning of their local area. It contains policies specific to the neighbourhood area and can address issues such as where new homes, shops and offices should be built, what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided. The policies of a neighbourhood plan must not conflict with the strategic policies of the local plan, but neighbourhood plans can add further requirements to these policies (such as designating site allocations, design requirements and occupancy restrictions on new housing) where they are supported by robust evidence.

There are currently no adopted neighbourhood plans in the National Park, but there are some in the draft stages. Find out more about neighbourhood planning on the Community and Neighbourhood Plans page.