At its meeting on 8th September 2025, Tenterden Town Council confirmed the next stage in supporting the Tenterden Neighbourhood Plan.
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee has now formally completed its role following the successful adoption of the Plan in 2024. In its place, the Council has established a new Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Group (NPAG).
The Advisory Group will bring together both councillors and residents to:
- support monitoring of the adopted Neighbourhood Plan,
- provide advice to the Planning Committee,
- ensure community views continue to feed into the Plan’s long-term future.
Recruitment for resident members will begin shortly. Residents who are passionate about local planning and interested in contributing to the future of Tenterden are encouraged to get in touch via townhall@tenterdentowncouncil.gov.uk
The Neighbourhood Plan itself remains fully in force as part of the statutory planning framework, helping guide decisions on development across the parish. The new Advisory Group ensures it will continue to be shaped by local voices while operating within the Council’s governance framework.