Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan

Following the result of the referendum on the 6 May 2021, the Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan was formally 'made' by the council on the 30 June 2021.

• Final decision statement in relation to the plan

The 'made' Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed below.

• Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan
• Appendix 1. Kirk Langley housing needs assessment
• Appendix 2. History of St Michaels Church
• Appendix 3. Kirk Langley conservation area description
• Appendix 4. Listed buildings
• Appendix 5. Character assessment Langley Common
• Appendix 6. Other historical assets
• Appendix 7. Five character areas (conservation area)
• Appendix 8. Significant views
• Appendix 9. Tables showing i) dwellings under construction ii) dwellings with planning permission and not yet started, as at 1 April 2019
• Appendix 10. Kirk Langley environment
• Appendix 11. Kirk Langley Village and surrounding areas

The Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan referendum took place on 6 May 2021.

93% of those who voted in the referendum voted 'yes', view results.

A full decision on the plan will be made in due course.

The 'specified documents' (which include the Neighbourhood Plan) along with other documents outlining the referendum process are listed below.

• Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan
• Report of the Independent Examiner
• Summary of representations submitted to the Independent Examiner
• An Information Statement that sets out general information about Town and Country Planning including Neighbourhood Planning and a Referendum
• A statement confirming the Local Planning Authority are satisfied the plan meets the 'basic conditions' and complied with the provision made by or under Section 38A and 38B of the 2004 Act

• Track changes version of the Neighbourhood Plan incorporating the suggested modifications recommended by the examiner

Under Regulation 18 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the borough council is required to publish a decision statement following the examination of a Neighbourhood Plan setting out the nature of the changes made to the Plan.

• Decision statement

The examination of the Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan was completed on 10 May 2020 and the examination report has been issued to the borough council.

• Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan report of the independent examiner

During the examination of the Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan the following correspondence took place between the borough council and the examiner.

• Examiner's letter inviting participation in fact checking of confidential draft report of independent examination - 05.05.20
• Joint response by Amber Valley Borough Council and Kirk Langley Parish Council to examiner's letter of 29.04.20 seeking clarification of matters - 04.05.20
• Examiner's letter seeking clarification of matters - 29.04.20
• Examiner’s initial letter – 01.04.20

Chris Collison BA(Hons) MBA MRTPI MIED MCMI IHBC has now been appointed to undertake the independent examination of the Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan.

Following the publication of the submitted Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan on 13 December 2019, the borough council formally notified each of the consultation bodies referred to in the consultation statement submitted alongside the Neighbourhood Plan, as required by Regulation 16 (b) of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

The notification advised that the Neighbourhood Plan had been received and invited the consultation bodies to make any representations within 6 weeks from the date of notification (7 February 2020) i.e. by 20 March 2020. Any representations received by this date would be forwarded to the independent person to be appointed to carry out an examination of the Neighbourhood Plan, alongside any representations received by 7 February 2020, following publication. This consultation has now ended.

Kirk Langley Parish Council produced a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of Kirk Langley and submitted it to Amber Valley Borough Council to make the arrangements for publicity and formal consultation for a period of 8 weeks from 13 December 2019. Please note that this was extended from the minimum 6-week requirement under the regulations, given that it extended over the Christmas/New Year period. This consultation has now ended.

The Neighbourhood Plan area includes the parish of Kirk Langley and includes policies against which future development proposals would be assessed through the planning process.

The submission Neighbourhood Plan and associated documents can be viewed below.

• Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Development Plan
• Executive summary
  • Appendix 1. Kirk Langley housing needs assessment
  • Appendix 2. History of St Michaels Church
  • Appendix 3. Kirk Langley conservation area description
  • Appendix 4. Listed buildings
  • Appendix 5. Character assessment Langley Common
  • Appendix 6. Other historical assets
  • Appendix 7. Five character areas (conservation area)
  • Appendix 8. Significant views
  • Appendix 9. Tables showing i) dwellings under construction ii) dwellings with planning permission and not yet started, as at 1 April 2019
  • Appendix 10. Kirk Langley environment
  • Appendix 11. Kirk Langley Village and surrounding areas
• Basic conditions statement and annex
• Table of consultees reg 14 and table of consultation responses considered and actions taken
• Consultation statement

All comments received will be forwarded to an independent person appointed to carry out an examination of the plan.

*Please note that your submitted comments will be used in the plan process for the lifetime of the Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Your response cannot be treated as confidential as they may be available for public inspection.

Representations received during the publicity period: 

• Amber Valley Borough Council
• Derbyshire County Council
• Natural England
• Severn Trent Water

A screening opinion has been carried out to determine whether or not the Kirk Langley Neighbourhood Plan requires a SEA or HRA. 

• Amber Valley Borough Council Screening Determination.

Kirk Langley Parish Council are currently consulting on their draft Neighbourhood Plan under Regulation 14 of The Town and Country Planning, England, The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. The consultation period runs until 2 November 2019.

Further details on this can be found at www.kirklangley.btck.co.uk/NeighbourhoodPlan

The designation of the Parish of Kirk Langley as a Neighbourhood Area was agreed on 7 April 2017.

• View the application