The Neighbourhood Planning (Prescribed Dates) Regulations 2012
The Localism Act 2011 inserts provisions into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (“the Act”) in relation to neighbourhood development orders and into the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 in relation to neighbourhood development plans. Before an order or plan can come into force a referendum, and in the case of a designated business area, an additional referendum, must be held.