UK Government Funding to Help Local Communities Develop Neighbourhood Plan (England) - Deadline: Rolling

Local communities in England can apply for grants

and technical support to help them develop neighbourhood plans. A neighbourhood plan is a community-driven initiative that allows residents to shape the future development of their area, including housing. The Neighbourhood Planning Support Programme, administered by Locality on behalf of the UK government, helps town and parish councils, neighbourhood forums and prospective neighbourhood forums, to cover the costs associated with preparing a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order, such as:

• Housing surveys,

• Venue hire,

• Website development,

• Specialist studies,

• Cost associated with planning, public engagement and consulting.

The following support is available:

• Basic Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for groups writing a neighbourhood plan or neighbourhood development order, • Additional Grants of up to £8,000 for groups facing more complex issues (giving a maximum total amount of £18,00000

• Specific packages of technical support where needed. Applications can be submitted at any time, and any grants awarded must be spent by 31st March 2025.

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