GREAT OXENDON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REFERENDUM
GREAT OXENDON VILLAGE HALL THURSDAY 23rd JANUARY 2025
What is the Neighbourhood Plan?
In simple terms it is a document that:
1. Sets out policies that are to be used by West Northamptonshire Council when deciding on planning applications in the Parish – so it carries real legal weight
2. Has been developed by the local community, rather than West Northamptonshire Council, and therefore reflects the priorities and wishes of people living and working in the Parish, as far as possible, within the context of planning regulations and requirements.
What is the question on the Ballot Paper?
‘Do you want West Northamptonshire Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan Review for the Parish of Great Oxendon to help it decide planning applications?’
What would a YES vote mean?
If a simple majority vote YES to the Plan in the Referendum, it will become part of the statutory Development Plan for the District. Any planning decisions and conditions e.g. on housing and the environment, within our Parish must be made with reference to our Neighbourhood Plan Review.
What would a NO vote mean?
If a simple majority vote NO to the Plan, the local protections and conditions stated in the Policies will not apply and West Northamptonshire Council will continue to make planning decisions based upon District-wide and national policies.
Where can I get more information to help me decide?
The Plan and supporting documents are available to be viewed electronically under the Submission section of the West Northamptonshire Council Neighbourhood Plans Page under sub-heading REFERENDUM
https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/neighbourhood-planning/neighbourhood-plans/neighbourhood-planning-activity-west-northamptonshire
Hard copies are available to view at the following venues:
• West Northamptonshire Council, The Guildhall, St Giles’ Street, Northampton NN1 1DE (open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm).
• West Northamptonshire Council, The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD (open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
• The Phone Box Library, Main Street, Great Oxendon, Northamptonshire, LE16 8NE. (not to be taken away)
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU VOTE – IT IS IMPORTANT
Your Polling Card will arrive before the REFERENDUM and will show the Polling Station where you can vote.