Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan

Town centre

Saxmundham town centre is the historic heart of the town, where much of its economic and business activity has always been located. Though the two large supermarkets attract many from near and far, too few are drawn to make the short journey to the High Street or beyond.  With technological and lifestyle changes and online competition, it is essential to look in depth at the challenges facing town centres – and what can draw residents and visitors into a lively, thriving central Saxmundham.

For information or volunteering for a working group (to be established), contact: Jeremy Smith via saxmundhamplan@gmail.com

Your vote, your say – Referendum on Sax Neighbourhood Plan on Thursday 29th June

30/05/2023

The date has at last been set for the Local Referendum on the Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan - it's Thursday 29th June.  We encourage all Saxmundham registered voters to exercise their... more...

Examiner gives green light to Sax Neighbourhood Plan, after some agreed changes

17/04/2023

The Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan (NP) is finally close to completion, after months of detailed exchanges between the Examiner, East Suffolk Council planning officers and the Sax NP Steering Group. The... more...

Neighbourhood Plan Examiner asks for more changes, following public hearing

13/02/2023

After the public hearing into the Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan (NP), held on 27th January, the appointed expert Examiner, John Slater, has issued a Post-Hearing Note setting out key changes he... more...

Public Hearing called by Examiner for Sax’s Neighbourhood Plan – Friday 27th January 2023

18/12/2022

The Independent Examiner to the Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan, Mr John Slater, has decided to call a public hearing on the draft Plan.He has issued a formal Saxmundham Notice of Public Hearing... more...

Closing stages of the Sax Neighbourhood Plan: Independent Examiner on the case, while Saxmundham Town & East Suffolk Councils disagree over ‘Garden Neighbourhood’ policy

27/11/2022

Short versionThe Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan (NP) is being considered by an Independent Examiner.  While large parts of the Plan are supported also by East Suffolk Council, that Council has also... more...