Filby Neighbourhood Plan

The Filby Neighbourhood Plan received a 'yes' vote at referendum on 24 February 2022 and was adopted by the Borough Council on 20 April 2022.

For more information please see the Final decision statement (Filby Neighbourhood Plan) (PDF) [225KB] (opens new window) . Full details of the result of the referendum can be found on the Filby Neighbourhood Plan referendum page.

Please see below for details of the examination stages of the plan. 

Examiner's report 

The examiner assessed whether the Filby Neighbourhood Plan met the basic conditions and other matters set out in paragraph 8 of schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Having assessed the plan, the examiner confirmed that she was satisfied it met these requirements, subject to modifications.

The examiner's report can be accessed below: 

• Examiner's Report: Filby Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [664KB] (opens new window)

The examiner

An independent examiner, Ann Skippers BSc (Hons), MRTPI, was appointed to examine the Filby Neighbourhood Plan. The examiner tested whether the neighbourhood plan met the basic conditions as required by paragraph 8 (1a) of schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Representations made at regulation 16 consultation were considered by the examiner.

Examination library 

Submission documents 

• FILA1 - Filby Neighbourhood Plan (2020-2030) (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
• FILA2 - Consultation Statement (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
• FILA3 - Statement of Basic Conditions (PDF) [482KB] (opens new window)
• FILA4 - Evidence Base (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)
• FILA5 - Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Opinion (PDF) [3MB] (opens new window)

Examination correspondence 

• FILB1 - Examiner's notice of commencement of examination (PDF) [132KB] (opens new window)
• FILB2 - Examiner's email on examination proceedings and revised NPPF consultation (PDF) [141KB] (opens new window)
• FILB3 - Email correspondence between the examiner and the Borough Council regarding development limits (PDF) [143KB] (opens new window)

Representations 

• FILS1 - Representations on the Filby Neighbourhood Plan (PDF) [197KB] (opens new window)
• FILS2 - Representations on the implications of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (PDF) [103KB] (opens new window)