Swanton Morley Referendum

A Referendum relating to the making (adoption) of the Swanton Morley Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 14 November 2019.

The question asked in the Referendum was:

"Do you want Breckland Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Swanton Morley to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"

The Referendum was conducted in accordance with procedures which are similar to those used at local government elections.

Paper copies of the specified documents were available to view during normal opening hours at:

• Breckland Council's Offices, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE
• Dereham Library, High Street, NR19 1DZ
• Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane NR20 4NP (10:00 to 14:00)
• Swanton Morley Stores, Gooseberry Hill, Swanton Morley NR20 4PP 

A copy of the specified documents may also be inspected below:

• SMNP - Referendum Information Statement (PDF) [683KB] (opens new window)
• SMNP Referendum Version (PDF) [17MB] (opens new window)
• Swanton Morley Final Report - 1st Examination (PDF) [471KB] (opens new window)
• Summary of Swanton Morley representations Reg 16- Final Amended (PDF) [412KB] (opens new window)
  • SMNP Reg 16 Decision Report (PDF) [218KB] (opens new window)
  • SMNP Reg 16 - Appendix A (PDF) [303KB] (opens new window)
  • SMNP Reg.16 - Appendix B (PDF) [285KB] (opens new window)
• SMNP Examination Report Final - 2nd Examination (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
  • Appendix F 2nd Examination Report BDC Housing Allocations Policy Revised June 2016 (PDF) [352KB] (opens new window)
  • Appendix F to 2nd Examination Report. Letter 10.06.19 from SMPC to BDC re Local Lettings Policy (PDF) [212KB] (opens new window)
• Summary of Swanton Morley representations Reg 18 (PDF) [182KB] (opens new window)
  • SWNP Hopkins Homes Reps Form Reg 18 (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
• SMNP Basic Conditions (PDF) [191KB] (opens new window)
• BC General information about the planning system and Neighbourhood Plans (PDF) [326KB] (opens new window)

Further information on the election is found on the following web page:

Elections 2019