Deerhurst Parish Council is currently in the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for the parish.
A Neighbourhood Development Plan allows the local community to have a greater say in how the parish develops in the future. Once adopted, the Plan will form part of the statutory development plan and will be used by the local planning authority when considering planning applications within the parish.
As part of the ongoing Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) consultation, Deerhurst Parish Council has produced a residents’ survey to gather your views on the draft plan. Your feedback is vital to help ensure the final plan reflects the needs and priorities of the whole parish.
 Consultation deadline: 23rd March 2026
You can complete the survey online here:
https://forms.office.com/r/QUcWk4s2v9
An evidence base has been gathered to help inform the policies and proposals within the Neighbourhood Development Plan. These documents provide background information, data and analysis relating to the parish and its needs.
The supporting evidence documents are listed below along with the current draft of the NDP and will be updated as work on the Neighbourhood Development Plan progresses.
Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan
Below is a helpful guide designed to briefly explain the policies included in the NDP.
Documentary Evidence Base
Deerhurst Housing Needs Assessment
Deerhurst NDP Questionnaire Report (PRELIMINARY)
Deerhurst Housing Calculation 2020