Public referendum
Following an independent examination to ensure the public consultation process was robust and the DNP's planning policies stand up to scrutiny, RBWM accepted the proposed modifications in the examiner's report, and issued a decision statement for the DNP to go to a public referendum. The referendum was conducted by RBWM in accordance with procedures which are similar to those used at local government elections. The relevant documents were published on RBWM's website and copies were available to read at The Bridge, at Datchet Parish Council offices in Allen Way, and at Datchet Library.
Although it's not political, the DNP referendum took place alongside the local elections on 4 May 2023. It gave residents the chance to vote Yes or No, to say whether or not we want the DNP to be used in determining local planning applications. 1014 people voted Yes, 127 voted No. 18 ballot papers were rejected. There were 3802 people eligible to vote in Datchet. This represented at 30% turnout. The DNP was formally adopted by RBWM on 28 June 2023.
Although it's not political, the DNP referendum took place alongside the local elections on 4 May 2023. It gave residents the chance to vote Yes or No, to say whether or not we want the DNP to be used in determining local planning applications. 1014 people voted Yes, 127 voted No. 18 ballot papers were rejected. There were 3802 people eligible to vote in Datchet. This represented at 30% turnout. The DNP was formally adopted by RBWM on 28 June 2023.
Public consultations
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The Datchet Neighbourhood Plan team worked with local people to create a set of planning policies for Datchet which address the issues you raised. The Plan was then published for the Regulation 16 public consultation which ran from Monday 5 September until midnight on Monday 17 October 2022
Thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to comment, to help shape future development in Datchet |
Where to see the Plan
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RBWM publicised the proposed Plan widely to bring it to the attention of people who live, work or carry on business in the Neighbourhood Plan area (the Parish of Datchet). During the consultation period, it was possible to view the Plan during normal opening hours at Datchet Parish Council Office, Datchet Library and The Bridge, or on the RBWM website during the consultation period. Regulation 16 documents are also published on this website, click here.
You can read a short summary of the plan's contents in a leaflet which was distributed throughout the village earlier this year: click here to read the summary leaflet. |
What you can comment on
RBWM conducted this second consultation, known as Regulation 16. Its purpose is to check that the proper process has been followed and that the DNP complies with relevant legislation and meets the ‘basic conditions’. The four basic conditions are as follows:
- have regard to national policy
- contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
- general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan
- compatible with EU obligations.