Neighbourhood Planning was introduced by Central Government in 2011 under the Localism Act. A Neighbourhood Plan is a document written by local communities that sets out planning policies for its local area and can be used to help determine planning applications alongside the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.
Visit the national Neighbourhood Planning website for more information and guidance
Carholme Neighbourhood Plan Project Group: Neighbourhood Forum Application
On 11 April 2025, Carholme Neighbourhood Plan Project Group applied to City of Lincoln Council to be designated as a Neighbourhood Forum and made an application for designation of a neighbourhood area.
View the documents in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012
Download the Carholme Neighbourhood Forum Constitution
Download the Carholme Neighbourhood Forum application
Representations on the application are invited
Email: developmentteam@lincoln.gov.uk
Applications by post:
Planning Policy Team
City of Lincoln Council
City Hall
Beaumont Fee
Lincoln
LN1 1DD
All representations must be made in writing (including electronically) by 4pm on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
Once a Neighbourhood Forum has been designated for an area, another forum cannot be designated for that same area until the existing forum expires or is withdrawn.
A summary of any representations received, along with the council’s decision notice, will be published on the website after the 6-week consultation period is completed.