The Draft Plan
Click on the image to open a pdf of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan.
Watch the video below for a summary of the Neighbourhood Plan Policies.
Supporting Information & Reports
The Draft Plan should be read with the supporting information and official reports in mind.
The supporting information includes a Q&A and a summary of the initial residents' survey - these are available at the bottom of this page.
The reports are all available on the Reports page of this website and include:
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a preliminary Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessment screening report (SEA, HRA),
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the detailed Residents' Survey report,
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a Housing Needs Assessment,
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a Green Spaces and Heritage report,
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the Design Codes report,
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the Views Assessment report, and
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the Consultant's report.
Draft Plan summary
Introduction
The Draft Plan sets out a shared vision for how our parish should evolve over the next 15-20 years, helping ensure that change happens in a way that reflects local priorities and protects what makes this area special.
What the Draft Plan includes
The plan focuses on 5 key areas that matter most to our community:
Housing & Design
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Supports small-scale, well-designed homes that meet local needs.
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Prioritises smaller and more affordable homes, including for first-time buyers and older residents.
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Ensures new development reflects the character of the village and follows a locally developed design code.
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Promotes energy-efficient, sustainable homes.
The Plan does not allocate large new housing sites. Instead it supports small, appropriate development within or next to the existing village.
Environment, Landscape & Heritage
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Protects the open Fenland landscape, big skies and rural views.
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Safeguards green spaces, wildlife habitats, trees and hedgerows.
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Designates important Local Green Spaces for protection.
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Protects heritage assets and historic features.
Movement & Access
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Supports better walking and cycling routes within the parish and to nearby areas.
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Encourages safer roads and improved traffic management.
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Promotes improvements to public transport and connectivity.
Community Facilities & Local Life
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Protects valued facilities like the school, shop, pharmacy, village hall and pub.
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Supports small local businesses and community enterprises.
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Encourages new or improved social and community spaces.
Flooding, Climate & Sustainability
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Directs development away from areas at risk of flooding.
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Requires sustainable drainage and water management.
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Encourages measures to improve climate resilience and reduce emissions.
Have Your Say
Consultation opens 29 June 2026
We need your feedback on the draft plan. We want you to:
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Tell us what you support
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Suggest improvements
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Highlight anything you think is missing
Complete the feedback form before 10th August.
Feedback form: Newborough and Borough Fen Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 Consultation
Consultation runs from 29 June to 10 August 2026.
Drop-in session: 18 July 2026 10am-12pm at the Village Hall.