Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plan

The Mendlesham Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has been prepared by Mendlesham Parish Council. When complete, it will be used to help guide and shape future development in the parish.

Modification of the adopted Mendlesham NDP

Following adoption of the Mendlesham NDP in March 2017, the Parish Council have decided to modify their Plan. The process for doing so is set out in the relevant regulations and requires a repeat of the preparation process. This begins with a pre-submission consultation.

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Reg 14 Pre-submission Consultation (Feb - Apr 2021)

Mendlesham Parish Council are consulting on their modified NDP. The consultation period will start on 15 February and end on 12 April 2021. Visit Mendlesham Parish Council's website for more information.

Previous Stages... 

HRA Screening & Determination (Sept 2020)

A working draft version of the modified Mendlesham NDP was assessed to determine whether an Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) was required. The outcome of the exercise was that the need for a HRA Scoping Report was 'screened-out'. A copy of the relevant report and Notice of Determination are published below:

• Mendlesham NDP Mod. Draft Screening Report (Place Services, July 2020) 
• Mendlesham NDP Mod. Draft HRA Determination Notice (Sept 2020)

The adopted Mendlesham NDP (March 2017)

Formal Adoption (Mar 2017)

At its Full Council meeting on 23 March 2017, Mid Suffolk District Council resolved to adopt the Mendlesham NDP following a majority 'Yes' vote by local residents.

The Plan, which covers the period to 2031, now forms part of the development plan framework for the District. It will be used when determining planning applications submitted in Mendlesham, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

• Read the adopted Mendlesham NDP
• Read the Supporting Docs (Note: Large file)
• Read the adoption Decision Statement
• View the Mendlesham NDP Area Map

Reg 18 Local Referendum (2 Mar 2017)

• View the Referendum Result

Reg 17 Independent Examination (Nov 2016)

• Read the Examiners Final Report (Nov 2016)

Reg 16 Submission Consultation (July - Sept 2016)

• Read the Submission draft Version of the Plan
• Read the Consultation Statement and 
• Basic Conditions Statement
• Read the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Report 

Reg 14 Pre-submission Consultation (Oct - Dec 2015)

• Carried out by the Parish Council between October and December 2015.

Reg 05 Area Designation (June 2013)

•  View the Area Designation documents