GSONP Steering Group

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

Neighbourhood Plans were introduced as part of the Localism Act of 2011 and 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.

Neighbourhood Plan Overview

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 for our next meeting can be found at the end of the latest minutes (posted below).

A Call for Sites

The group have already identified deficiencies in the provision of recreational space and public car parking in the parishes but we would now like to know what land may be available for development.

GSONP Call for Sites Invitation 

Details of any land you wish to be considered for development during the period of the plan, which is up to 2040, should be submitted on the following form by the 15th May 2024.

GSONP Call for Sites Form 

Development Design Codes and Guidance

A draft of the first three sections of this document are now available for your review.

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby Design Codes and Guidance - 15 March 2024