Public consultation on the Newton and Biggin Neighbourhood Plan runs from 21 August to 2 October 2026

The neighbourhood plan has been prepared by Newton and Biggin Parish Council in consultation with the local community.

Once 'made' (adopted), a neighbourhood plan is used in the consideration and determination of planning applications within the neighbourhood area.

The plan was submitted to Rugby Borough Council on 14 July 2026 for public consultation in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

The six-week public consultation runs from Friday 21 August to Friday 2 October 2026.

Consultation documents

The following documents have been published to support the public consultation:

During the consultation, physical copies of the above documents can be viewed during normal opening hours at the following locations:

  • Rugby Borough Council, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2RR
  • Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ

How to have your say

You can make written representations on the Newton and Biggin Neighbourhood Plan by:

  • email - localplan@rugby.gov.uk (please put 'Newton and Biggin Neighbourhood Plan' in the subject line)
  • post - Newton and Biggin Neighbourhood Plan, Development Strategy, Rugby Borough Council, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby, CV21 2RR

Representations must be received by 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026.

On your representation, you can request to be notified of the Local Planning Authority's decision under Regulation 19 in relation to the adoption of the neighbourhood plan.

What happens next?

An independent examiner will be appointed to review the neighbourhood plan.

All representations received during the public consultation will be sent to the examiner for consideration.


     

Previous stages

October 2025

Following the submission of a draft neighbourhood plan, and following consultation with statutory consultees, it has been determined the plan does not require a full Strategic Environmental Assessment or a Habitat Regulations Assessment.

Download the Newton and Biggin Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Report

September 2023

Newton and Biggin Parish Council has submitted an application to Rugby Borough Council for the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

The application was recommended by the cabinet and approved by full council on 20 September 2023.

The parish council now intends to prepare a neighbourhood plan to help shape future development in the parish.

Download the related documents