The steps towards making a Neighbourhood Plan are:
- Area Designation.
- Preparing the draft plan, which includes building an evidence base, community engagement and writing policies.
- Pre-submission consultation.
- Pre-examination publicity.
- Submitting plan to local planning authority (Wealden).
- Independent Examination.
- Referendum.
- Plan made (in force).
The Quick Guide to Neighbourhood Planning from Locality describes each step.