Marnhull parish council has prepared a draft neighbourhood plan. Before the plan can be adopted, it must undergo an independent examination and a referendum.
The submitted neighbourhood plan is:
It is supported by the following documents:
The plan is also accompanied by the following evidence base documents:
- Marnhull - Design Guidance and Codes
- Marnhull - Views Report
- Marnhull - Village Traffic Survey
- Marnhull - Conservation Area Appraisal
A regulation 16 consultation took place between 8 August and 19 September 2025. Representations received during the consultation period have been compiled into the following report:
- Responses to the Regulation 16 consultation (September 2025)
- Chapman Lily Planning’s appendices (representation no. 71)
- Dorset Council response (representation no. 82)
Plan examination
Following the regulation 16 consultation, the above documents and representations were sent to an Independent Examiner, Andrew Mead BSc (Hons) MRTPI MIQ. The Examiner considers whether the plan meets certain basic conditions, satisfies legal requirements, and will identify an appropriate area for a referendum.
It is unlikely that the examination will involve a hearing, but this will be determined by the examiner. Updates regarding the examination process will be published on this page. The examiner’s report will be published on this page at the end of the process.