An independent examiner, Andrew Mead BSc (Hons) MRTPI MIQ, has been appointed to examine the draft Burton and Winkton Neighbourhood Plan proposal.

As part of the examination of the plan, the examiner must consider whether the plan meets basic conditions and satisfies legal requirements. The plan must:

• have regard to national planning policies and guidance issued by the Secretary of State
• contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
• not result in the development plan for the area of the authority proposing less housing in the neighbourhood area than if the neighbourhood plan were not made
• not breach and be compatible with assimilated obligations in retained EU Law
• not breach the requirements of Chapter 8 of Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
• contribute to the mitigation and adaption to climate change, taking account of any Local Nature Recovery Strategy insofar as this relates to the neighbourhood area

The independent examiner will review the draft plan proposal in accordance with relevant primary and secondary legislation, having regard to representations received. The examiner’s report will be published on our website as soon as practicable, after the conclusion of the examination.

Initial Procedural letter

The examiner wrote to us and the Burton Parish Council on the 22 October 2026 setting out procedural matters and a list of questions. The examiner’s letter, our responses and the Parish Council’s responses are available to view below: