Information from UDC: Newport and Quendon & Rickling Neighbourhood Plan Review Regulation 16 Consultation

Uttlesford District Council has received the submitted Newport and Quendon & Rickling Neighbourhood Plan Review and supporting documents from Newport and Quendon Parish Council and Rickling Parish Council, acting as the qualifying bodies.

The submission was received on 2 June 2026 and has been assessed as meeting the requirements of Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

The Council is now inviting representations on the submitted Plan and accompanying evidence before the documents are considered by an independent examiner.

Consultation Period

  • The Regulation 16 consultation will run for eight weeks, commencing on Monday 13 July 2026 and closing at 23:59 on 7 September 2026. All representations must be received by the Council before the consultation closes.

Viewing the Documents

  • The submitted Neighbourhood Plan Review and supporting documents can be viewed online using this link: Newport Quendon and Rickling Regulation 16
  • A copy of the Newport Neighbourhood Plan Review document is also available for viewing at the Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4ER.

How to Respond

We strongly encourage you to submit your comments using our online consultation form, as this is the quickest and most efficient way for us to receive and process responses.

Alternatively, if you are unable to use the online form, comments may also be submitted by email or post.

Please ensure all representations are received by 23:59 on 07 September 2026.

What Happens Next?

Following the consultation, all representations received will be collated and forwarded to an independent examiner who will determine whether the submitted Plan Review meets the basic conditions and should proceed to referendum.

If you have any questions regarding this consultation, please contact the Planning Policy Team using the details below.

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