There are many approaches to community-led planning, some long established and some new ones such as Neighbourhood Plans introduced through the Localism Act. But what approach is most appropriate in your area and how do you find out more about it?

The Guide will be of value to community groups, parish/town councils, local authority officers and members, developers and businesses. It takes you through the different planning tools available to local communities and explains the advantages and disadvantages of following different approaches, with some helpful case studies to illustrate various scenarios.

The Guide draws on previous research for CPRE Gloucestershire Branch which examined the effectiveness of community-led planning through Parish Plans, Village Design Statements and related approaches.