The independent examination commenced on 1 September 2022 and the final Examiner’s report was received on 21 November 2022.

The referendum was held on 23 March 2023. 

The plan was ‘Made’ on 16 March 2023.

• Adopted version of the Ravensden Neighbourhood Development Plan 
• Final Decision Statement

The consultation documents are available below (all PDFs unless stated otherwise):

• Ravensden Neighbourhood Development Plan
• Basic Conditions Statement
• Consultation Statement
• Habitat Regulations Assessment
• SEA Screening Report
• Site Options and Appraisals Report
• Green Infrastructure Plan
• Housing Needs Survey Report
• Ravensden Design Code

Responses to submission consultation

• Ravensden responses – redacted

Examination

• Examiner Procedural Matters and Questions
• Ravensden Parish Council response to Examiner questions
• Bedford Borough Council response to Examiner questions
• Final Examiner Report
• Decision Statement

Referendum

• Ravensden Neighbourhood Plan - referendum version
• Ravensden Information Statement