Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation 2024 (Submission Version)

Overview

Semilong & Trinity (forming part of Northampton Town Council area) have submitted the final version of the Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan: Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Development Plan (Submission Version, June 2024) to West Northamptonshire Council.

As the local planning authority, the Council is now required to undertake a consultation to provide an opportunity for all parties to comment on whether the submitted plan meets the basic conditions before it goes to examination. This consultation is known as Regulation 16 stage in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012. The basic conditions are that the plan;

• Must be appropriate having regard to National Policy
• Must contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
• Must be in general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for the local area
• Must be compatible with human rights requirements
• Must be compatible with EU obligations.

Please note that the current version of the plan is the version that will be submitted for examination.

The consultation will close at midnight on Sunday 1 December 2024.

What is the Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan?
The Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has been prepared following the adoption of the Northampton Local Plan (Part 2) in March 2023 and, the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy in 2014. It also takes into account changes in the neighbourhood area and heritage evidence. The Town Council also took the opportunity to undertake a character assessment of the area and develop design codes.

Consultation Documents

You can view the following consultation documents under the Submission section of the West Northamptonshire Council Neighbourhood Plans page:

• Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Development Plan (including Policies Maps)
• Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement
• Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement
• Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Character Assessment and Design Code Report
• Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Plan Screening Report for the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) / Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Alternatively, the documents listed above are available to view at the following locations:

• Northampton Bangladeshi Association Gateway Resource Centre, Mill Road, Northampton, NN2 6AX.
• Café 1850, 1 Primrose Hill, Northampton Diocese, Northampton, NN2 6AG.
• One Stop Shop, The Guildhall, St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1DE.
• The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD.

Who can take part in the consultation?

The consultation is aimed at individuals and organisations living, working or carrying out business within the Semilong and Trinity area of Northampton who will be affected by the plan, or are interested in what the plan contains.

How can I submit my comments?

You can submit your comments by:

• Taking the online survey by following the survey link below.

You can also submit your views in writing, setting out your support or objection to the Neighbourhood Plan, to which part of the Neighbourhood Plan the representation relates (i.e., page, paragraph, policy, map), and your reasons including what changes you feel are necessary to ensure the plan meets the basic conditions. In order for these to be considered, you can:

• Email: neighbourhoodplanning@westnorthants.gov.uk or
• Write to: West Northamptonshire Council, Planning Policy, The Guildhall, St Giles' Street, Northampton, NN1 1DE (Please ensure that there is sufficient time to guarantee delivery to our office by the closing date for comments).

Within your response to this consultation you can request to be notified of West Northamptonshire Council’s decision to adopt the plan once an examination and referendum have taken place.

Please note that we are unable to accept anonymous comments.

For information about how your responses are managed please view our Planning and Climate Change Policy Privacy Notice.

What Happens Next?

Following the eight week consultation period, all comments received from this will be sent to an Independent Examiner who will examine the plan. If the Independent Examiner determines that the plan meets the basic conditions with or without modifications, the Council will consider their recommendations and decide whether the plan will proceed to referendum which will determine whether to ‘make’ the Semilong and Trinity Neighbourhood Development Plan.