GSONP Steering Group

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Neighbourhood Plans were introduced as part of the Localism Act of 2011 which gives communities powers to shape their parish. The plan is used in the decision making process regarding all planning applications made within the area. The document is written by the community, for the community and has statutory powers of enforcement within the framework of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) 2023.

See Neighbourhood Plan Overview for further information.

The group have been meeting since March 2023 to develop the Neighbourhood Plan for both the Grasby and Searby cum Owmby parishes. In this time, we have engaged with local government for advice and to gain funding, carried out a survey of residents in both parishes, analysed the results of the survey and commissioned expert assistance to progress the plan through to completion.

The GSONP Steering Group meet regularly at the Grasby Village Hall, usually on a Wednesday evening at 7pm. All residents and local land owners are welcome and encouraged to participate. Simply drop a note on your intention to attend to GrasbyNP@gmail.com. The date and agenda for our next meeting can be found in the 'Latest News' section on the Grasby Parish Council Homepage.

Latest version of the Neighbourhood Plan

The submission version (v12) of the Neighbourhood Plan is available to download via the link below. The document is now in the hands of West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) to conduct further consultation under Regulation 16 of the The Localism Act 2011.

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby (GSO) Neighbourhood Submission Version (v12).pdf

The Regulation 14 consultation period on the plan ran from Wednesday, 21st May to Sunday, July 6th, 2025, with a total of 51 submissions being made by residents and consulted organisations. All submissions received are included in a 'Consultation Statement' to be submitted to WLDC. We thank all those who responded during this consultation period via email, the online feedback form and in writing.

Objections to the inclusion of Site GSO.01 in the draft Plan: For transparency, the GSONP Steering Group include here an open letter to all residents on the group's response > Further information on Site GSO.01 and also this extract from the latest plan Site GSO.01.

Housing Needs Assessment

AECOM, an independent consultancy firm, have produced a housing needs survey for the parishes of Grasby and Searby cum Owmby.

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby Design Housing Needs Assessment - June 2024

Development Design Codes and Guidance

AECOM, in collaboration with the GSONP Steering Group, have produced design codes and guidance for new developments within the parishes of Grasby and Searby cum Owmby.

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby Design Codes and Guidance - May 2024

Site Assessment

During a 'Call for Sites' exercise undertaken in April and May 2024, a number of potential development sites were identified. Subsequently, an independent site assessment was conducted on these sites by AECOM.

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby Site Assessment - February 2025

Subsequent to the Site Assessment, the GSONP Steering Group used the following process in order to make the decisions on which sites to support in the Neighbourhood Plan.

Housing Allocation, Process and Decisions - March 2025

Should you have any comments on the documents available on this page, please send by email to GrasbyNP@gmail.com or contact the Parish Council.