October 2025

Following the submission of a draft neighbourhood plan, and following consultation with statutory consultees, it has been determined the plan does not require a full Strategic Environmental Assessment or a Habitat Regulations Assessment.

Download the Newton and Biggin Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report

September 2023

Newton and Biggin Parish Council has submitted an application to Rugby Borough Council for the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

The application was recommended by the cabinet and approved by full council on 20 September 2023.

The parish council now intends to prepare a neighbourhood plan to help shape future development in the parish.

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