The Effingham Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in April 2018, following the successful referendum. All planning applications within the parish of Effingham should now take account of the policies in the Neighbourhood Plan, as well as the Guidford Local Plan and the NPPF.

The adopted version is available here:

The Village Design Statement is a supplementary document giving a guide to good design in Effingham:

The Effingham Neighbourhood Plan – Successful Referendum on 22 Febrary 2018

Effingham’s Neighbourhood Plan was supported by 93.5% of voters at the Referendum on on 22 February 2018, with a turnout of 44%.