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).

Housing Needs Assessment

AECOM, an independent consultancy firm, have produced a housing needs survey for the parishes of Grasby and Searby cum Owmby. The document is now open to public scrutiny and review. Please send your comments to GrasbyNP@gmail.com.

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. The document is now open to public scrutiny and review. Please send your comments to GrasbyNP@gmail.com.

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

Call for Sites / Development Proposals

The official ‘call for sites’ is now closed. However, land development or protection proposals can still be submitted to GrasbyNP@gmail.com. These will be progressed on a discretionary basis by the GSONP Steering Group up until the Neighbourhood Plan is finalised.