The Neighbourhood Plan for Findern Parish (2024-2041) was submitted to South Derbyshire District Council in October 2025. They have advised that the document submitted, including the Findern Parish Neighbourhood Plan Basic Condition Statement was considered sufficient to meet the requirements of Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 20, 2012, and may therefore proceed to Regulation 16 – publicising the plan proposal.
A public Consultation in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, Section 16 has now commenced; and will run until 5pm on Friday 8th May.
The Findern Neighbourhood Plan contains policies that would influence new development within the Parish of Findern. The District Council is currently undertaking a consultation to gain your views on the Neighbourhood Plan, this is your opportunity have to have your say.
The Neighbourhood Plan is available to view at the main District Council Offices in Swadlincote and at Findern Village Hall (Jamie Taylor Room) on the following dates and times:
Tuesday 7th April, 12pm – 2pm
Saturday 11th April, 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 14th April, 12pm – 2pm
Tuesday 21st April, 12pm – 2pm
Saturday 25th April, 10am- 12pm
Tuesday 28th April, 12pm – 2pm and 7.15pm – 9pm
Tuesday 5th May, 12pm – 2pm
For further information and how to comment visit:
www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/FindernNP
Links to Neighbourhood Plan and the supporting documents
Neighbourhood Plan for Findern Parish
Neighbourhood Plan for Findern Parish Appendices
