Neighbourhood Plan

Referendum results on the Neighbourhood Plan for Batchworth 1 May 2025

The count for the referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Batchworth took place on 2 May 2025.

Electorate: 9242
Turnout: 31.1%

Do you want Three Rivers District Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Batchworth to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?

Response    Votes
Yes               2,264

No                505

Many thanks to all the residents and organisations that contributed to the development of the plan. The Neighbourhood Plan has been drafted by your community council over the past four years and is not to be confused with the Local plan which is the responsibility of the District Council.

This Neighbourhood plan's five key objectives that have been drafted to frame policies in the plan are:

1. To enhance the richness and experience of green and blue spaces in the area
2. To respond sensitively to the challenges of and future proofing Batchworth against the impacts of climate change.
3. To strengthen community cohesion and inclusiveness by making Batchworth an attractive place for all to live and work.
4. To promote high quality design that helps build a sense of place, responding to the character and identity of individual areas in Batchworth.
5. To improve access and movement for all

One of the many policies contained in the NP is the principle that good design is a key aspect of sustainable development and in the creation of better places to live and work.  The NP includes a design code which aims to deliver locally distinctive development of a high quality that protects, reflects and enhances the local character of our area. Such planning policies are of increasing importance given the number of new dwellings which the Government is requiring local councils to deliver and the likelihood of the encroachment on our Green Belt of new development.

It is more important than ever that the NP receives wide support from residents when you vote in the referendum.

Click here to view the Examiners Report.

Click here to view the TRDC decision statement and intention to send the Neighbourhood Plan to referendum

View and download the Neighbourhood Plan »

and the four consultation statements:

• Summary of consultations

• Overview of resident & business focus groups and initial ideas

• Overview of resident consultation on vision, objectives & policies

• Overview of formal ‘Regulation 14’ consultation with residents & statutory consultees

The Plan is for the community by the community and has been informed by comments and ideas from the community at these consultation events.

For the Neighbourhood Plan to be successfully adopted it is essential that residents and businesses have had the opportunity to contribute. We thank everyone who has contributed, reviewed and commented on the Plan.

If you would like further information please contact the Clerk to the Council email: clerk@batchworth-ecc.gov.uk or telephone 07030 986242

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