Eversley Neighbourhood Plan

Shaping Our Future: Get Involved with the Neighbourhood Plan!

In 2025, following a spate of proposals for large housing developments in Eversley, the Parish Council voted to create a Neighbourhood Plan to ensure that future developments were aligned to the interests of the local community. Volunteers have joined a working group to make that plan a reality.

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.

For More Information:

Visit www.eversleyplan.org.uk/home