Since 2011, the law has allowed communities to exert meaningful control and influence over planning decisions by formulating a Neighbourhood Plan. This is a complex process of research, verification, consultation and examination which culminates in a vote by the residents of the parish to either adopt or reject the Plan.
Over the last three years, Cottingham Parish Council, with considerable assistance and input from several residents, has developed a Neighbourhood Plan for Cottingham. The Plan has passed through all the stages described above and will be put to a referendum vote by Cottingham residents on Thursday 17 February, 7am to 10pm in the Village Hall Annex.