The Bentley neighbourhood plan was made on Thursday 12 May 2016. The neighbourhood plan is currently being modified, further details can be found on the parish council's website.

Regulation 16 consultation 

The Bentley modified neighbourhood plan was formally submitted to and received by EHDC on 22 August 2024. 

The plan has now been subject to a legal check to ensure it complies with the relevant provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The Regulation 16 consultation will run from Monday 11 November until 5pm on Monday 23 December, this allows for the statutory 6-week publicity period required by the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

The following documents were submitted to the council and are available for inspection: 

The proposed modified neighbourhood plan including a map identifying the area to which the proposed modified neighbourhood plan relates;.

Representations can be sent via email to neighbourhoodplans@easthants.gov.uk or by hard copy to:  EHDC, Planning Policy, PO Box 310, Petersfield, GU32 9HN.

After the close of the consultation

All responses will then be forwarded to the plan’s examiner once they are appointed. Your details will be retained in accordance with the planning policy privacy notice and will be shared with the appointed examiner, and published on our website showing your name and (where applicable) organisation. 

Please state in your representation which section of the plan and any specific policy you are commenting on.

Where the above documents can also be inspected

The above documents can be inspected at: 

  • The Star Inn, Main Road, Bentley GU10 5LW  

(Opening hours: Monday 12pm to 10pm, Tuesday 10:30am to 10pm, Wednesday 10:30am to 11pm, Thursday 12:00pm to 11pm and Friday to Saturday 12pm to 11:30pm)  

  • Bentley Village Stores, London Road, Bentley GU10 5HY  

(Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 7am to 9pm and Sunday 7am to 8pm) 

  • East Hampshire District Council, Monterey House, Bedford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3LJ  

(Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm by appointment only), please email neighboourhoodplans@easthants.gov.uk or call 01730 234339.

Regulation 14 consultation 

Bentley Parish Council consulted on a draft regulation 14 version of a review to the made neighbourhood plan, between June and August 2023. Further details are available on the Parish council’s website.