Issue - meetings
Baschurch Neighbourhood Plan - Area Designation
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 111)
111 Baschurch Neighbourhood Plan - Area Designation 
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Lead Member – Councillor David Walker, Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead Officer – Eddie West, Planning Policy and Strategy Manager
Additional documents:
- Application to designate a Baschurch Parish Area as a Neighbourhood Area-09122025 1534, item 111
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- Map of proposed neighbourhood plan area-09122025 1534, item 111
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Decision:
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet agreed the designation of the proposed Neighbourhood Area identified on the map in Appendix B, covering the Parish of Baschurch as an appropriate basis for the development of a Neighbourhood Development Plan and notifies Baschurch Parish Council accordingly.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Planning introduced the proposal to designate Baschurch parish as a neighbourhood plan area, explaining it aligned with Shropshire’s objectives for a healthy economy and environment and allowed the community to shape local development policies. He encouraged broad community participation in the steering group to ensure the plan reflects local needs.
The local member spoke in support, highlighting that neighbourhood planning empowers residents to influence growth, protect green spaces, set design expectations, and prioritise local infrastructure needs such as GP capacity, schools, roads, and reopening the railway station. He requested continued officer support for the process.
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet agreed the designation of the proposed Neighbourhood Area identified on the map in Appendix B, covering the Parish of Baschurch as an appropriate basis for the development of a Neighbourhood Development Plan and notifies Baschurch Parish Council accordingly.