A parish council, town council or a designated neighbourhood forum can apply to have an area designated as a ‘neighbourhood area’ for the purpose of preparing a neighbourhood plan. We have designated the following areas and it is now up to the local community to prepare a neighbourhood plan for that area.
Completed plans will undergo examination and, if successful, a referendum will follow with the local community. If the community support the plan it can be ‘made’ by our planning team and will form part of the development plan. It will then be used to determine planning applications within the neighbourhood area.
Burton and Winkton Neighbourhood Plan
Burton Parish Neighbourhood Area was formally designated on 11 December 2018 prior to the formation of BCP Council.
You can view or download the formal designation of Burton neighbourhood plan area and boundary of the Burton neighbourhood plan area.
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Christchurch Town Council Neighbourhood Plan
The Christchurch Town neighbourhood area was formally designated on 7 January 2021.
East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood Plan
East Cliff and Springbourne Neighbourhood Forum and Area was formally designated on 16 July 2025. No other organisation may be designated for that neighbourhood area until the designation expires in July 2030, or is withdrawn.
You can view or download the neighbourhood area boundary.
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Lilliput Neighbourhood Plan
Lilliput neighbourhood Forum and Area was formally designated on 1 October 2025. No other organisation may be designated for that neighbourhood area until the designation expires in July 2030, or is withdrawn.
You can view or download the neighbourhood area boundary.
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Queen's Park and Charminster Neighbourhood Plan
The Queen's Park and Charminster Neighbourhood Forum’s status was renewed for a period of 5 years in January 2025. No other organisation may be designated for that neighbourhood area until the designation expires in January 2030 or is withdrawn.