Sandhurst Town Neighbourhood Area

Designation of Sandhurst Town Neighbourhood Area

Sandhurst Town Neighbourhood Area was designated by Bracknell Forest Council on 12 January 2024.

Sandhurst Town Council applied for the designation of a neighbourhood area in November 2023. This followed a change to the extent of the town area in 2023 which meant that an earlier designation ceased to have effect.  

More information on the designation, including why a consultation was not needed can be found on our decision details page.

Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Determination

In some circumstances, neighbourhood plans may require environmental assessments in line with European obligations. These environmental assessments are a Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Determination (HRA).

Sandhurst Parish Council provided information on the scope of their neighbourhood plan to Bracknell Forest Council to determine whether a SEA or HRA is required. This is known as ‘screening’.

Bracknell Forest Council’s screening decision was subject to a 5-week consultation with Historic England, Natural England and the Environment Agency. The screening determination concluded that the Sandhurst Neighbourhood Plan did not require an SEA or an Appropriate Assessment.

Contact information

Planning Policy Team