Christchurch’s draft Neighbourhood Plan has been hailed a “milestone” for the town’s future. The town council say Christchurch has “taken a major step towards securing its own community-led planning framework”, with the draft plan now formally submitted to BCP Council. Christchurch has new Neighbourhood PlanMayor Maggie Fidler said: “The submission of the Christchurch Neighbourhood Plan is a hugely significant milestone and a proud moment for our town. The Neighbourhood Plan will help guide planning decisions across Christchurch for the next decade. The draft Neighbourhood Plan is now out for consultation and can be viewed at haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/np-christchurch