Awbridge Neighbourhood Plan
Submission for Examination
The Awbridge Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to the independent examiner, David Kaiserman BA DipTP MRTPI on 8 June 2026. The following documents were submitted to the examiner and can be found under the documents tab:
- Awbridge Regulation 16 NDP Submission Document and Design Code
- Designated Area Map
- Awbridge NDP Consultation statement
- Awbridge Basic Conditions statement
- A statement of reasons why an environmental assessment is not required (the reasons are set out in the Screening Opinion Statement)
- Awbridge Regulation 16 representations
The Evidence base documents can be found on the Awbridge Parish Council webpage: Neighbourhood Plan - Awbridge Parish Council
The examiner will consider whether the plan meets certain basic conditions, satisfies legal requirements, and identifies an appropriate area for a referendum.
The basic conditions, which are set out in the legislation, are intended to ensure that neighbourhood plans are compatible with their wider context. The plan must:
- have regard to national planning policies and advice contained in guidance issued by the Secretary of State
- contribute to achieving sustainable development
- be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan for the area (The Test Valley Local Plan); and
- be compatible with EU obligations and human rights requirements