Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan Statutory Public Consultation
How to respond
We want your feedback on the Draft Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan. You can respond in whichever way is easiest for you:
1. Complete our online feedback form
Click below to use our easy online SurveyMonkey feedback form.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3G2KCHS
2. Download a fillable feedback form
Download the form, complete it on your computer or device and email it to castleplushertford@gmail.com.
→ DOWNLOAD FILLABLE FEEDBACK FORM
3. Download and print a response form, or pick up a paper copy from Hertford Castle, Hertford Library, BEAM Hertford or the Town & Tourist Information Centre.
→ DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE RESPONSE FORM
Completed paper forms can also be returned by post to:
Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan, Hertford Town Council, Hertford Castle, Hertford SG14 1HR.
All responses must be received by midnight on Monday 26 October 2026.
The Draft Plan is ready. We want your feedback.
The Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 public consultation is now open.
This is your opportunity to read the Draft Plan and supporting documents and give us your feedback.
The consultation runs for seven weeks, from Monday 7 September to Monday 26 October 2026.
View a printed copy of the Plan
If you would prefer to read the Draft Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan in print, copies of the Plan and supporting information are available to view at the locations below throughout the consultation period.
Hertford Castle / Hertford Town Council Offices
The Castle, Hertford, SG14 1HR
Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Hertford Library
Monday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 1.00pm – 6.00pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9.30am – 6.00pm
Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Hertford Town & Tourist Information Centre
10–12 The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PX
Tuesday to Saturday: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Closed Mondays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
BEAM Hertford
The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
Monday: 9.00am – 7.00pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 9.00am – late
Paper response forms are also available at these locations. Completed forms can be returned at the venues or posted to Hertford Town Council.
Opening hours may occasionally vary, so please check with the venue before making a special journey.
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NOTE: National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) August 2026 – Implications for the Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan
A new NPPF was issued on 17th August 2026, after the Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 14 Pre-submission draft had been approved for consultation. We are aware that the new NPPF must be considered and will address any outstanding matters in the next version of the Plan - the Submission Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan.
There have been some changes in the NPPF from the consultation draft published in December 2025.
The overarching plan-making policy concerning neighbourhood plans (Policy PM5) has changed slightly from the consultation draft (a change providing clarity), with revised wording stating, "Neighbourhood plans should not promote less development than provided for in other parts of the development plan for the area.”
A change regarding the examination of neighbourhood plans (Policy PM17) says that neighbourhood plans should have regard to national policies and advice. Rather than having to strictly accord with all policies in the NPPF, the new NPPF says neighbourhood plans should not include policies which duplicate, substantively reinstate or be inconsistent with the content of national policies for decision making (which are contained in section 3. of the NPPF).
The Castle Plus Neighbourhood Plan contains locally specific policies in line with the new NPPF.