Neighbourhood Planning gives communities real power to create a shared vision and guide future development for their areas.
Welcome
This is a website for the
Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan.
Our Neighbourhood Plan sets
additional local planning policy requirements for Calne Town and the
rural area around including villages
such Derry Hill, Studley and Calstone.
Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan
In 2018 the first Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan (referred to as CCNP) which was agreed by a community referendum in 2018 when 93.1% of those who voted said ‘YES’ to the Plan. This first edition Plan looked ahead to 2026.
The Neighbourhood Plan has now been updated in a process led by local volunteers. After two rounds of formal consultation, the Plan has been examined and has successfully passed examination. It includes increased protection for Green Spaces and updated policies on things that matter to our community including climate change, transport and design.
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The Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan 2 (CCNP2) looks ahead to 2038. The final stage to give the updated Plan full status is a referendum. This will take place on February 27th 2025.
Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan 2
Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan 2 is the culmination of research and consultation. The Plan itself The Calne Community Neighbourhood Plan consists of two inter-related parts:
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PART A – The PLAN.
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PART B – Design Guidelines and Codes
Both are essential background to all future planning proposals within the Parish.
“Important that Developers mitigate effects of Climate Change”
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“Buses are very important, and a regular reliable bus service is vital not only to Chippenham but also to Devizes”
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“We need more homes for people to rent”
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“Development should take account of the impact on landscape views. This is vital to maintain the historic market town and its setting for both residents and visitors”
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Calne Bowl “A well used facility enjoyed by families and young people”
“We need a variety of employment opportunities”