The Shillingstone Parish Neighbourhood Plan – First Review was adopted on 10 November 2026.
The First Review replaces the original neighbourhood plan which was made (adopted) on 21 February 2017.
The examiner’s final report on the Shillingstone Neighbourhood Plan – First Review was issued on 7 September 2026. It concluded that a referendum is not required, and only one modification is necessary for the revised plan to meet ‘basic conditions’. The submitted plan was revised in accordance with the examiner’s recommendations and was taken to Dorset Council’s Cabinet on 10 November 2026 for a final decision.
During the examination, the examiner wrote to Dorset Council and the parish council to clarify several initial procedural matters and to ask a number of questions.
The submitted revised neighbourhood plan is:
It is supported by the following documents:
The Regulation 16 consultation took place between 12 June and 24 July 2026. Representations received during the consultation have been compiled into the following report:
The original Shillingstone Neighbourhood Plan was 'made' on 21 February 2017.
The referendum took place on 9 February 2017 following the examination.
