The independent examination commenced on 19 August 2025 and the final Examiner’s report was received on 19 November 2025.
The referendum was held on 5 February 2026.
The plan was ‘Made’ on 25 March 2026.
The related documents are below (all documents are PDFs unless stated otherwise):
Submission documents
- Cople Neighbourhood Development Plan
- Basic conditions statement
- Consultation statement
- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Design guidance and codes
- Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report
- Proposed Local Green Space
Examination
- Examiner Procedural Matters and Questions
- Bedford Borough Council response to Examiner’s questions
- Cople Parish Council response to Examiner’s questions
- Final Examiner’s Report