Neighbourhood planning
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1. Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examiner's Report (11.03.26).pdf | 319 Kb |
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Bingley Town Council - Response to Examiner (15.01.2026).pdf | 469 Kb |
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Examiner's Procedural Matters and Questions (11.12.2025).pdf | 220 Kb |
Following the formal consultation on the draft Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan, which took place between 21 July and 1 September 2025, the plan was submitted for independent examination.
Andrew Freeman BSc (Hons) DipTP DipEM FRTPI of Intelligent Plans and Examinations (IPE) Ltd was appointed to undertake the independent examination. Copies of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan, Policies Map, supporting documentation and representations received during the consultation on the Regulation 16 version of the plan were provided to the Examiner for their consideration.
The examination considered whether the plan meets the basic conditions and other requirements set out in law, in particular whether it:
- has regard to national policy
- contributes to the achievement of sustainable development
- is in general conformity with the adopted strategic policies for the local area
- is compatible with EU obligations
- meets human rights requirements.
The Examiner issued a letter to the Council and Bingley Town Council outlining a number Procedural Matters regarding the management of the Examination. He also set out a series of questions for the Town Council where further clarification and/or comments was required.
- Examiner's Procedural Matters and Questions (11.12.2025) (PDF)
- Bingley Town Council - Response to Examiner (15.01.2026) (PDF)
Revised Bingley Neighbourhood Plan Policies Map (02.02.2026) (PDF) - Revised Appendix C – Distinctive Views and Vistas (02.02.2026) (PDF)
The draft Neighbourhood Development Plan and supporting documentation together with the representations received can be viewed on the Regulation 16 – Public Consultation page.
Examiner’s Report
Following the examination of the Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan, it was recommended that, subject to a number of modifications, the plan should move forward to a referendum in the neighbourhood area (the Bingley Town Council area).
The Examiner’s Report and recommendations were received on 11 March 2026.
It was considered by the Council’s Executive on 14 April 2026.