Eversley Neighbourhood Plan

Shaping Our Future: Get Involved with the Neighbourhood Plan!

Eversley Parish Council has voted to create a Neighbourhood Plan—and we need you to be part of it. This is a unique opportunity for our community to shape how our village develops in the years ahead.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

A Neighbourhood Plan sets out local planning policies for land use and development in our Parish. Once adopted, it becomes part of the wider statutory development plan for our District. This means planning applications in our Parish will be judged against the policies we create alongside existing local and national policies.

It’s our chance to create a shared vision for Eversley—protecting what we value, guiding appropriate development and ensuring our needs are met.

Why Does It Matter?

Without a Neighbourhood Plan, development decisions are made mainly by the local authority using broader district-wide policies. These may not reflect the unique character or aspirations of our community.

With a Neighbourhood Plan, we can:

• Protect green spaces, the natural environment and heritage assets.
• Guide where new homes and businesses should go.
• Influence the design of new buildings to reflect our village character.
• Identify areas for community facilities and infrastructure.
• Have a real say in how our parish evolves.

What It Can’t Do

A Neighbourhood Plan must align with national and local planning policies. It cannot:

• Stop development already approved at higher levels.
• Reduce the number of homes the local authority has identified as needed.
• Override national policies on affordable housing or climate goals.
• Impose unrealistic or unviable restrictions on development.

In short, it’s about managing development—not blocking it.

Your Voice Matters

A survey will be coming out in the next few months, and we want to hear from everyone—long-time residents, newcomers, families, business owners and young people. Your insights and local knowledge are vital. This is our chance to shape Eversley’s future together. Let’s create a plan that reflects our community’s values and serves generations to come.       For further information, please email eversleynp@gmail.com