Neighbourhood planning case studies
Read these inspirational case studies to find out how neighbourhoods are working together to come up with a vision for their future – using creative techniques for dialogue, from mapping workshops to food evenings to collaborating with artists.
We've put these resources together to help you design your own neighbourhood and get useful tools and inspiration for getting involved in neighbourhood planning. It's part of our work with the Building Community consortium.
Case study: Hoylake, the Wirral
Hoylake’s community-run enterprise and website has helped develop a strong sense of identity and civic pride.
Read their storyCase study: Easton, Bristol
An innovative group in Bristol is using creative techniques to engage residents in local planning decisions.
Read their storyCase study: Lynton and Lynmouth
The community has been invited to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan to help identify ways of regenerating these seaside towns.
Read their storyCase study: Queen's Park, London
This vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood is hoping to shape its future by creating the first ever Community Council in London.
Read their storyCase study: Exeter St James
The people of St James are preparing a Neighbourhood Plan to influence development in their district of Exeter.
Read their storyCase study: St Eval, Cornwall
Through neighbourhood planning, this Cornish community has transformed a former RAF base into a village with a real sense of ownership.
Read their storyCase study: Bloomsbury Village, London
Residents in Bloomsbury, London, are creating a Neighbourhood Plan to improve the quality of life for the community.
Read their storyCase study: The Carriageworks, Bristol
A group of determined locals is working to turn a derelict building into a vibrant commercial and community hub.
Read their storyCase study: Chudleigh, Devon
Read their storyResidents and councillors have worked together to create a community master plan which will inform all future changes to the town.