Since April 2012, local communities have had legal powers under the Localism Act of 2011 to produce neighbourhood plans for their communities. The county council is supportive of neighbourhood planning as a way for local people to have a greater say in shaping the places they live and work.

Oxfordshire County Council is one of the major infrastructure providers for the county, providing and managing many important services that communities use and rely upon.

To help those who are preparing, or wish to prepare, a neighbourhood plan our Neighbourhood Planning Guide (pdf format, 2.5Mb) provides information about what the county council does. It explains the county services relevant to neighbourhood planning, provides links to policy guidance and includes contact details of the teams that can help you.