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Baughurst Neighbourhood Plan

A Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document which tells the Planning Department about what local people want; within a defined area; and is formulated by the people who live and work there.

Without it, we have little protection from development that developers can argue is ‘sustainable’. Without you, we can’t write it.

Currently, unlike many neighbouring parishes, Baughurst Parish doesn’t have one – and we think that leaves the area vulnerable to inappropriate development. We need to ensure that any development is the right sort and in the right place.

We need to have a say in what our community thinks could improve the area, for example we could think about:

• Creating a shared vision for Baughurst, influencing building designs to reflect the local character of the villages and identifying what type of housing we think we need.

• Creating and enhancing our open spaces, including nature reserves or green gaps, to encourage outdoor activities.

• Secure more funding to deliver our plans, which in turn will improve Baughurst’s infrastructure, community engagement, and overall quality of life.

Join the initiative – check out the website.

For more information, please contact BaughurstNP@gmail.com or visit www.BaughurstNP.uk.

The Neighbourhood Plan community engagement flyer is attached below.