Syderstone Parish Council agreed to start a Neighbourhood Development Plan and the Council appointed a Steering Group who is responsible for preparing the NDP in consultation with residents of the parish.
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Neighbourhood planning is a new way for communities to decide the future of where they live and work and sets out a vision for the use of land in the community.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
PLAN
Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan
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Syderstone Parish Council has been working on the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future development of the parish.
A Neighbourhood Plan allows local residents to have a greater influence over how their community evolves — including the type, design, and location of new development, the protection of green spaces, and the preservation of local character.
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November 2025
Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan Adopted
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk has now formally adopted (“made”) the Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan, following the successful referendum held on 30 October 2025.
The Plan came into legal force on 10 November 2025 and will now form part of the statutory development plan for the parish.
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All planning applications in Syderstone will be assessed against the Neighbourhood Plan, the emerging Local Plan 2021–2040 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Further information and the full documents can be viewed here:
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October 2025​​
Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – Result
The Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan Referendum was held on Thursday 30 October 2025. A total of 84 votes were cast, with 64 Yes votes (76.2%) and 20 No votes (23.8%). The turnout was 21.88% of an electorate of 384.
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Declaration of Result – Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
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Further information, including the full plan, the examiner’s report, and supporting documents, can be found on the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk’s website:
Syderstone Neighbourhood Plan – Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk
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The Parish Council will continue to keep residents informed of any updates and next steps as the plan moves forward.
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How the Syderstone NDP is organised
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The NDP is being prepared by a Steering Group. The Steering Group operates in partnership with the Parish Council as a Working Party of the Council under agreed Terms of Reference. Inputs may also be needed from professional consultants and the Borough Council. The Steering Group meets and reports to the Parish Council at each meeting. Any resident with a legitimate interest in the NDP can apply to be a member.
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The Council, as the qualifying body in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012). is ultimately responsible for funding the NDP, appointing external consultants, approving the Steering Group’s final draft of the NDP and subsequent submission to the Borough Council for approval.