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Chartham Parish Council is pleased to confirm that the Chartham Neighbourhood Development Plan (Submission Version) has now been formally submitted to Canterbury City Council under Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended). The plan was submitted on 23 December 2025.
The submission marks a major milestone in a process that has been led locally and shaped by extensive community engagement. Once made, the Neighbourhood Plan will form part of the statutory development plan for the area and will be used to guide future planning decisions in Chartham alongside the adopted Canterbury District Local Plan.
What has been submitted?
The Regulation 15 submission includes the full suite of documents required to enable the Council to move to the next stage of the neighbourhood planning process, including:
- The Chartham Neighbourhood Plan (Submission Version) and associated policies map
- A Consultation Statement, setting out how the community and stakeholders have been engaged throughout plan preparation
- A Basic Conditions Statement, explaining how the Plan meets the legal and policy tests set out in national legislation
- A Strategic Environmental Assessment, including a later addendum
- A Habitats Regulations Assessment
- A map identifying the designated Chartham Neighbourhood Area
All submission documents are available to view and download on this website, alongside a comprehensive evidence base of supporting studies and background papers.
What happens next?
Canterbury City Council will now review the submission to confirm that the requirements of Regulation 15 have been met. Subject to that confirmation, the Plan will proceed to Regulation 16 public consultation, followed by independent examination.
Further updates will be published on this website as the Plan progresses through the remaining stages.
A community-led achievement
The Parish Council would like to thank the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, Parish Councillors, and the many local residents, community organisations, landowners and consultees who have contributed their time, views and expertise over the course of plan preparation. The Council is also grateful for the constructive engagement and guidance provided by officers at Canterbury City Council.
This submission represents a significant step towards securing a locally-led planning framework for Chartham that reflects community priorities and supports sustainable development in the parish.
Submitted Documents
The submitted documents can be found below:
The evidence base that supports the plan can be found below:
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to read, engage with, and comment on the draft neighbourhood plan during the recent consultation.
Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable in helping us shape a plan that reflects the priorities and values of our community. We are now reviewing all comments and will carefully consider them and take action as required as we move toward the next stage of the plan’s development.
We understand there may be some confusion between the Draft Chartham Neighbourhood Plan and the Draft Canterbury District Local Plan, so here’s a quick explanation:
- The Chartham Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led plan focused on the future of Chartham parish. It deals with local priorities such as housing, green spaces, heritage, community facilities, and sustainability at a parish level.
- The Canterbury District Local Plan, on the other hand, is produced by Canterbury City Council and sets the framework for how the district is expected to grow and change in the future.
Canterbury City Council required us to allocate14 dwellings to Chartham in our plan and this is what we have done. Whereas the new draft plan, which is not yet approved, will require 335 houses to Chartham by 2040.
We encourage residents to stay engaged with both processes to ensure Chartham’s voice is heard at every level.
What Happens Next?
Now that the consultation has closed, here’s what’s coming up: Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
1. Review & Revise:
We will analyse all the comments received and make appropriate revisions to the draft plan.
2. Pre-Submission Plan:
The revised plan will be formally submitted to Canterbury City Council, along with a Consultation Statement and Basic Conditions Statement.
3. Independent Examination:
An independent examiner will assess the neighbourhood plan to ensure it meets all legal requirements and reflects the community’s views.
4. Referendum:
If the examiner approves the plan, it will go to a public referendum in the parish. If a majority of residents vote in favour, the plan will be formally adopted (or "made") and become a legal part of the planning framework for Chartham.
Consultation Documents
Key documents subject to consultation are available to view/download below, and the supporting evidence base can be found here. Hard copies of the documents can also be viewed at the Parish Council office subject to appointment, or at the above listed drop in sessions.
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to read, engage with, and comment on the Draft Chartham Neighbourhood Plan during the recent consultation.
Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable in helping us shape a plan that reflects the priorities and values of our community. We are now reviewing all comments and will carefully consider them and take action as required as we move toward the next stage of the plan’s development.
Consultation Documents
Key documents subject to consultation are available to view/download below, and the supporting evidence base can be found here. Hard copies of the documents can also be viewed at the Parish Council office subject to appointment, or at the above listed drop in sessions.