Time is running out for residents to voice how their town develops over the next 15 years by giving their input on the draft Warminster Neighbourhood Plan 2.
The consultation remains open until midnight on Monday 23rd March as the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group looks to collect feedback from the whole of the town.
Cllr Andrew Cooper, The Mayor of Warminster, is calling on all members of the community to act now and add their voice to this public consultation.
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He said: “Everyone in Warminster can say exactly what they think – what they like, what they don’t like, what they think should remain in the Plan, what should be added in and what they feel should be removed.
“The Neighbourhood Plan is a working document, a draft which will improve through each and every contribution from all members of the community.
“Please, I urge all the people of Warminster to study and consider this vital document and add their own thoughts and feeling. Residents do not need to comment on everything, just the issues that concern them. Everybody can express their views. The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group want the best for Warminster.”
The community-led plan has been prepared by the Warminster Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, made up of residents and town councillors, and supported by independent planning professionals.
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Why update the plan?
It is important to understand that legislation does not allow Neighbourhood Plans to simply prevent development.
Due to national and regional housing targets, a Neighbourhood Plan cannot simply say ‘no’ to any more houses being built.
Through the updated Neighbourhood Plan we can have more say on:
- Where new development is most appropriate
- What our local housing needs are
- How to achieve good design that adds to the positive qualities of our town
- Where green space and environmental features must be protected
Looking ahead to 2038
The second edition looks ahead to 2038 and addresses long-term and new issues, such as tackling climate change, providing affordable homes in the right places, and supporting the local economy.
Without a Neighbourhood Plan in place, development may take place speculatively and may fail to consider the needs of our community.
We need to hear back from as many people as possible – tell us what you like about the draft plan, what you don’t like and what you think could be better.
1. Read the draft plan: Download the draft Warminster Neighbourhood Plan from the website: warminsterplan.com or take a look at hard copies available at the Civic Centre, Warminster Library, Warminster Athenaeum or Warminster Sports Centre.
2. Chat to the people involved in preparing the plan: A final drop-in event will be held at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 18th March: 11am to 2pm. Alternatively a FacebookLive will be held on Tuesday 17th March at 6pm to 7pm where viewers can ask their questions live.
You can also phone Warminster Town Council if you want to talk to someone about it.
3. Submit your comments: All feedback must be submitted to the Warminster Town Council for formal review via the survey by 23rd March: Access the survey via warminsterplan.com
Following the consultation, all comments and evidence submitted will be analysed and the Plan will be amended in line with the responses.
This revised draft will be considered by Full Council with the intention of submitting it to Wiltshire Council and subsequently an Inspector for examination.
The residents of Warminster may, subject to decision, then be offered the chance to accept or reject the Plan in a referendum.
A final drop-in event will be held at Warminster Civic Centre (Sambourne Road, Warminster, BA12 8LB):
• Wednesday 18th March: 11am to 2pm
For more information contact the Town Council via 01985 214847 or email admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Last modified: 9 March 2026
