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Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan

Neighbourhood Plan Examination

An independent examiner Andrew Mead BSc (Hons) MRTPI MIQ has been appointed to examine the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan. 

As part of his examination of the plan, the examiner has to consider whether the plan meets certain basic conditions and satisfies legal requirements.

The basic conditions are set out in the legislation, and are intended to ensure that neighbourhood plans fit within their wider context. The plan must:

  • have regard to national planning policies and guidance
  • contribute to achieving sustainable development
  • be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan ie the West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Local Plan 2015
  • be compatible with European Union law and human rights obligations
  • not breach the requirements of Chapter 8 of Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

The examiner will provide a review of the plan and make recommendations in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act and related regulations.

If the neighbourhood plan is supported by a local referendum, it will be used to make decisions on planning applications.

Responses received to the submitted Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan

As the local planning authority, Dorset Council held a public consultation on the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan before it went to examination. This consultation took place for 11 weeks from Friday 24 January until Thursday 10 April 2025 (midnight).  You can read the responses we received during this period below.

Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan Responses - Dorset Council

Consultation on the Submitted Plan

The Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted for examination. 

As the local planning authority, the council was required to consult on the plan proposals before the examination takes place. The consultation process ran from Friday 24 January until Thursday 10 April 2025 (midnight). This was an opportunity for individuals and organisations to raise concerns they had about the plan with regard to the content and how it has been prepared. An independent examiner has been appointed and any concerns will be passed on to them for consideration as part of the examination process.

The Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan is available to read together with the supporting documents which are as follows:

The Main Supporting Documents are:

The Regulation 14 Consultation Documents are:

Further Supporting Documents grouped by topic are:

Vision, Mission & Aims:

Site Assessments:

Local Green Space Designation:

Environmental Assessments:

3rd Engagement Documents:

4th Engagement Documents:

Draft Pre-Submission Plan:

Climate Change Assessment:

Working Papers and Other Documents:

Theme Papers