Neighbourhood Plan

Babergh District Council voted unanimously on 20th September 2016 to 'make' the Lavenham Neighbourhood Development Plan. This followed a referendum held on 8th September 2016.

All the documentation and additional information on the Plan can be found on this website or by visiting the Babergh District Council website.

May and June 2025 Updates:

Minutes meeting held 9 June 2025

Minutes meeting held 12 May 2025

March 2025 Update:

Report to Parish Council 3 April 2025:

Minutes of March meetings:

February 2025 Update:

Following the rejection by the Village in November 2024 of the proposed update to the 2016 Plan, the Parish Council has restablished the Neighbourhood Plan Group.

The Parish Council representatives are Cllrs Michael Sherman and Alison Bourne.

A letter was delivered to all households seeking volunteers from the village to help Michael and Alison.

Letter delivered to all residents:

Should you wish to volunteer please contact either of them:

Michael.Sherman@lavenham-pc.gov.uk

Alison.Bourne@lavenham-pc.gov.uk