Silverstone Neighbourhood Development Plan - Regulation 16 Consultation
Overview
Silverstone Parish Council has submitted their final draft of the Silverstone Neighbourhood Development Plan to West Northamptonshire Council. WNC is now required to complete a consultation seeking views on whether the Silverstone Neighbourhood Development Plan meets the basic conditions before it goes to independent examination.
The basic conditions are that the plan:
- Must be appropriate having regard to national policy
- Must contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
- Must be in general conformity with the strategic policies in the development plan for the local area
- Must be compatible with human rights requirements
- Must be compatible with environmental and other relevant legal obligations.
This consultation is known as Regulation 16 stage in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012.
Consultation documents
The Plan and supporting documents are available to view online under the Submission section of the West Northamptonshire Council Neighbourhood Plans page.
Hard copies are available to view at the following venues:
| Location | Address | Opening times |
| Silverstone Recreational Association (SRA) | Church Street, Silverstone, NN12 8XA | 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. |
| Silverstone CE Primary School | Towcester Rd, Silverstone, NN12 8UB | 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, term time. |
| Croft Stores | 6 Stocks Hill, Silverstone, NN12 8UW | 6am to 7:30pm Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm Sunday. |
| West Northamptonshire Council | The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester, NN12 6AD | 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. |
The consultation will close at midnight 7 December 2026.
How to submit your comments
Comments can be submitted by:
Taking the online survey form available via the "Take Survey" button at top right of this page.
Please note: Responses cannot be saved and returned to at a later date. If you are preparing detailed comments, you may wish to draft them separately before completing the online survey form.
Alternatively, you can submit your views in writing using one of the options below. You will need to detail your support or objection, the relevant part of the plan, and any changes needed to meet the basic conditions.
- Email: neighbourhoodplanning@westnorthants.gov.uk
- Post: Planning Policy Team, West Northamptonshire Council, One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, NN1 1DE (please allow sufficient time for postal responses to be received by the closing date).
Please note that we are unable to accept anonymous comments.
For information about how your responses are managed please view our Planning Policy and Specialist Services Privacy Notice
Should you have any questions about this consultation or require it in an alternative format, please use the above contact detail to get in touch.
What happens next?
All comments received will be sent to an Independent Examiner who will examine the plan. If the Independent Examiner determines that the plan meets the basic conditions with or without modifications, the Council will consider their recommendations. The Examiner will also determine if the proposed changes require a referendum to move forward. The Council will consider the Examiner’s report and depending on their recommendations, either decide to make the plan or send it to referendum.
Thank you for helping us by completing this consultation.
This consultation ends 07/12/2026