There is significant pressure for housing growth across the county, particularly in Aylesbury Vale. To help address this growing need, every parish, including Steeple Claydon will have to accept a specified number of houses to be built within the next 20 years.
Our current Neighbourhood Plan is now eight years old. To ensure Steeple Claydon maintains a legally recognised voice in future planning decisions, we must refresh our policies to meet today’s needs.
An updated plan gives us the power to influence:
Location: Where new homes are built
Design: How they should look
Investment: How funds generated from development are spent to improve the village
The 2017 Neighbourhood Plan helped secure the relocation of the Co-op to its modern home, and the skate park and Multi-Use Games Area was built from development funds.
Your input today will help deliver the next generation of village improvements
Steeple Claydon Co-operative Store
Indicative Steeple Claydon Settlement Boundary
As part of the planning process, we need your local knowledge to assess future needs. Your input helps us decide:
Housing Mix: Do we need more starter homes, bungalows, or family houses?
Design: Ensuring new buildings reflect the character of Steeple Claydon.
Green Spaces: Formally protecting the gaps between us and neighbouring villages.
Village Services: Identifying village needs (e.g. cycling paths, parking, community hubs, shops).
Sustainability: Setting high energy-efficiency standards for local builds.
