Neighbourhood Plan for Totton and Eling
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
A Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led initiative designed to shape the future development, regeneration, and conservation of Totton and Eling. It represents a shared vision for our town, giving residents a voice in the planning system. Once approved through a local referendum, planning officers must ensure that any new developments align with the Neighbourhood Plan. This plan empowers our town by allowing residents to outline their needs for the town centre, transport, green spaces, culture, community, buildings, public spaces, and overall aesthetics.
So far we have
Conducted written surveys with residents to collect ideas and views
Created reports on our current public transport, car parking, accessibility and cultural offering
Listed our historically important buildings and buildings with listed status
Researched what other towns and areas have implemented successfully in terms of regeneration
Consulted architecture firm Snug for initial design ideas
Put together our first draft outline of the Totton and Eling Neighbourhood Plan
Run consultations on our draft outline, collecting views and making amendments
Had consultations with New Forest District Council
Employed planning consultant Richard Lewis to develop and evidence our draft plan
Organised consultation events on the developed plan (October 2022)
Had a 6 week public consultation (online survey and in-person events) Autumn 2022
Had Examination by NFDC & incorporated modifications
Secured funding to have the first submission draft professionally written up
Next steps
Hire a planning consultant to write up our submission draft
Plan and publicise Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
