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

Sax Arts Fest 2024 helps bring Neighbourhood Plan ‘Vision’ to Life

09/06/2024

The Sax Arts Festival was held across the town on Saturday 8th June, with lots of diverse events, entertainments, cultural activities, exhibitions, Word space for authors and actors.. The cultural... more...

Discussions with developer Pigeon over 800 home South Sax ‘Garden ‘Neighbourhood Masterplan’

23/04/2024

Since December last year, members of the expanded Saxmundham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group (NPSG) have held a series of sessions with senior representatives of Pigeon, the development company that is... more...

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...