What is Regulation 19?

Regulation 19 is the publication stage of the Local Plan process. Buckinghamshire Council has published its proposed Local Plan and is inviting representations before submission to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. This is the final opportunity to make formal representations before examination.

• At this stage comments should focus on whether the Local Plan is:
• Legally compliant
• Positively prepared
• Justified
• Effective
• Consistent with national policy

General objections without planning evidence are unlikely to carry significant weight.

Key Areas to Review 

1. Site allocations within or adjacent to the parish
2. Housing numbers
3. Employment allocations
4. Green Belt proposals
5. Infrastructure projects
6. Transport impacts
7. Biodiversity and environmental policies
8. Heritage assets and Conservation Areas
9. Settlement boundaries
10. Flood risk considerations
11. Neighbourhood Plan policies
12. Community facilities and services

Useful Youtube Link from a presentation made by ONH: https://youtu.be/PxWURTYyAVw

The consultation is open from Thursday 23 July 2026 until 11:59pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.

The plan and further details can be found on Buckinghamshire Council’s website:

The Local Plan for Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire Council