Guidance
The power of neighbourhood planning
This guidance contains policy examples that show the power and scope of neighbourhood planning.
Applies to England
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This guidance contains real-world examples from communities that have successfully used the power of neighbourhood planning in innovative ways.
We are currently updating our guidance and toolkits. This toolkit is provided for reference but has not yet been updated to reflect recent changes to planning policy. It remains useful as background information, but regularly check the neighbourhood planning page for updates to neighbourhood planning policy and guidance.
Updates to this page
Published 8 May 2026