Neighbourhood Plan – thinking ahead

In line with new opportunities for communities provided by the government, next year the Forum aims to create a neighbourhood plan for Westbourne. If approved neighbourhood plans will have to be taken into account when decisions are made about planning issues in the neighbourhood (though they could not trump national or local authority strategies).

Westbourne continues to be a focus for change and development, and a neighbourhood plan would be especially relevant for us here. Westbourne Forum is starting to think about a plan for Westbourne, and hosting a first discussion about what this might look like. If you’re interested, please come along on Monday 4 November, 6.30 pm (venue to be confirmed).