Planning
Supporting the parish environment
Longbridge Deverill Parish Council holds an important role in the local planning process, primarily as a consultee on planning applications within its area. Although it does not have the authority to approve or reject planning applications, it is invited by Wiltshire Council — the local planning authority — to review and comment on proposals. The parish council examines the applications with regard to local character, potential impact on residents, traffic, environmental considerations and alignment with the local and neighbourhood development plans.
The parish council's comments can influence the final decision, especially when they are well-supported by planning policy.
The parish council also plays a part in shaping local planning policy through the preparation of a neighbourhood plan (see the Parish Plan on the Planning section of our Decumments page). This is a community-led framework that guides future development, land use, and infrastructure in the parish.
Once approved through a local referendum, the neighbourhood plan becomes a statutory document considered in planning decisions. Through this process, the parish council can help protect green spaces, influence the type and design of housing, and identify preferred development sites, ensuring that growth reflects the priorities of the local community.
In addition to responding to planning applications and developing neighbourhood plans, parish councils monitor ongoing developments and alert Wiltshire Council to any breaches of planning conditions or concerns about enforcement.
They may also liaise with developers during pre-application consultations to express community interests early in the process. While their powers are limited, parish councils serve as a vital link between residents and the planning authority, advocating for sustainable development that supports local needs and preserves the character of rural Wiltshire.
Longbridge Deverill Parish Council holds an important role in the local planning process, primarily as a consultee on planning applications within its area. Although it does not have the authority to approve or reject planning applications, it is invited by Wiltshire Council — the local planning authority — to review and comment on proposals. The parish council examines the applications with regard to local character, potential impact on residents, traffic, environmental considerations and alignment with the local and neighbourhood development plans.
The parish council's comments can influence the final decision, especially when they are well-supported by planning policy.
Shaping planning policy
The parish council also plays a part in shaping local planning policy through the preparation of a neighbourhood plan (see the Parish Plan on the Planning section of our Decumments page). This is a community-led framework that guides future development, land use, and infrastructure in the parish.
Once approved through a local referendum, the neighbourhood plan becomes a statutory document considered in planning decisions. Through this process, the parish council can help protect green spaces, influence the type and design of housing, and identify preferred development sites, ensuring that growth reflects the priorities of the local community.
In addition to responding to planning applications and developing neighbourhood plans, parish councils monitor ongoing developments and alert Wiltshire Council to any breaches of planning conditions or concerns about enforcement.
They may also liaise with developers during pre-application consultations to express community interests early in the process. While their powers are limited, parish councils serve as a vital link between residents and the planning authority, advocating for sustainable development that supports local needs and preserves the character of rural Wiltshire.