Rugby Borough Council, under an urgent decision made on 13 May 2022 to comply with legislation and planning guidance, decided to make the Wolvey Neighbourhood Development Plan under Section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).
The Wolvey Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Rugby Borough and will be taken into account in local planning decisions.
A referendum on the Wolvey Neighbourhood Plan took place on Thursday 5 May 2022.
The referendum asked the following question:
'Do you want Rugby Borough Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Wolvey to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'
| Yes | 326 |
| No | 81 |
The following documents were published ahead of the referendum:
The examiner's report on the Wolvey Neighbourhood Plan has recommended the plan proceeds to a referendum, subject to modifications.
Download the examiner's report
Rugby Borough Council has accepted the findings of the examiner's report and has confirmed the plan can proceed to a referendum.
Download the council decision statement
Before conducting the examination of the plan, the examiner was sent the representations received during the public consultation on the plan.
Download the summary of consultation responses
The Wolvey Neighbourhood Development Plan was submitted to Rugby Borough Council on 3 August 2021.
A public consultation on the plan, run in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning General Regulations 2012 (Regulation 16), runs from Monday 18 October to Monday 29 November.
The Statement of Representation, Procedure and Fact contains more information about the public consultation.
Download the Statement of Representation, Procedure and Fact
The following documents have been published for the consultation:
The following documents have been published for information:
Consultation representations can be sent by email - neighbourhoodplans@rugby.gov.uk - or by post: Wolvey Neighbourhood Plan Consultation, Development Strategy, Rugby Borough Council, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2RR.
Following consultation with the statutory consultees it has been determined neither a full Strategic Environmental Assessment nor a Habitat Regulations Assessment will be required for the Neighbourhood Plan.
Download the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening determination statement
Wolvey 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.
Subject to the designation of the Neighbourhood Area, the parish council intends to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future development of the village.
You can download the following documents which the parish council has submitted in support of its application:
A public consultation on the proposed Neighbourhood Area closed on Friday 27 May 2016.
The application to designate the parish of Wolvey as a Neighbourhood Area was approved on 21 June 2016.