Neighbourhood Planning Support
Neighbourhood Planning Support Policy
Basildon Borough Council has prepared a Support Policy to provide more information on neighbourhood planning and to provide clarity on the level of 'advice and assistance' the Council will give to Local Councils and Neighbourhood Forums at the various stages of the neighbourhood planning process.
Downloadable Document
Neighbourhood Planning Support Policy - October 2020 (PDF, 476 KB)(opens new window)
Neighbourhood Planning Grant
Basildon Council has allocated a £50,000 budget, to help facilitate the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) and/or Neighbourhood Development Orders (NDOs) in the borough. Neighbourhood planning groups wishing to apply to the Council for funding should read this guidance note to help them through the process.
Downloadable Document
Neighbourhood Planning Resources
Basildon Borough Council held a workshop on 2nd February 2023 in conjunction with DAC Planning to provide advice to local councils and groups within Basildon Borough that are either preparing a Neighbourhood Plan or are interested in preparing one. The slides from the workshop are available below.
Downloadable Document
Introduction to Neighbourhood Planning Workshop Feb 2023 (PDF, 2 MB)