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 and agenda for our next meeting can be found in the 'Latest News' section on the Grasby Parish Council Homepage.

Draft Neighbourhood Plan (Pre-Submission) Consultation Version

The latest draft of the Neighbourhood Plan is available via the links below:

Grasby, Searby cum Owmby (GSO) Neighbourhood Plan Draft (Pre-Submission) Version 1

Annexes to GSO Neighbourhood Plan Draft (Pre-Submission) Version 1

Please note: The formal Regulation 14 consultation period is now over. It ran from Wednesday, 21st May to Sunday, July 6th, 2025, with a total of 48 submissions being made by residents and consulted organisations. All submissions are now being processed by the Steering Group in liaison with our Planning Consultant. The aim is to provide all contributers with an individual response over the coming weeks. We thank all those who responded during the consultation period via email, the online feedback form and in writing. With your help we can deliver a Neighbourhood Plan with the widest possible community support.

You can still feedback your comments: Although the formal consultancy period is now over, we welcome your views on the plan at anytime. However, the Steering Group are unable to guarentee comments received after the 6th July, 2025 will be processed in time for inclusion in the final version of the plan expected to be submitted to West Lindsey District Council in September.

You can still send feedback, subject to the caveat above:

- via email to GrasbyNP@gmail.com

- by completing the online feedback form found here > GSONP Feedback

- in writing to Micheal Downing, GSONP Steering Group, 3 Front Street, Grasby, DN36 6AN

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.

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

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. Please send your comments to GrasbyNP@gmail.com.

Housing Allocation, Process and Decisions - March 2025