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The Lavenham Neighbourhood Plan sets the village’s ambitions for its development over 15 years. It was developed as a result of extensive consultation with you, the local community. Some may remember the displays in the village hall to help identify the issues important to local residents and many will remember completing the big survey that asked specific questions around these topics. The final stage was a referendum to confirm that the finalised plan, based on the survey responses, was acceptable. The village voted in favour by a resounding 91.25% so in 2016 the Lavenham Neighbourhood Plan became the first to be formally adopted by Babergh District Council. The plan has a legal status as a reference point in decisions which affect the village’s future. It is a source of information to be consulted by developers and planners. It should ensure any proposed development meets local needs. It must be used to inform local Councils when they decide on local planning applications.
Please click on any of the links below to review documents from the 2016 Lavenham Neighbourhood Plan. Additional information about the Plan can be found on the Parish Council website.
Neighbourhood Plan Appendix 3 Defined Views
Summary of 2016 Neighbourhood Plan
Landscape Character Assessment
Landscape Character Assessment Methodology - Appendix 1
Landscape Character Assessment Sensitivity Methodogy - Appendix 2
2013 Resident Questionnaire Results
2018 Housing Needs Survey Report
Lavenham’s Community Land Trust is a significant achievement supporting affordable housing. It merited a week-long series of interviews on BBC Radio 4 the World at One in September 2016.
BBC World at One Day 1 Affordable housing in Lavenham
BBC World at One Day 2 Affordable housing in Lavenhan
BBC World at One Day 3 Affordable housing in Lavenham
BBC World at One Day 4 Affordable housing in Lavenham