Adopted neighbourhood plans

The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared by the local community through the Cookham Parish Council. The Plan sets out the local community’s aspirations for the Plan area over the period to 2038 and establishes policies in relation to land use and development. It sets out the Vision for the Plan area and planning policies to guide future development to help determine planning applications in the area.

The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted by the Borough Council on Tuesday 9 September 2025.

• Cookham Neighbourhood Plan
• Cookham Neighbourhood Plan Adoption Decision Statement

The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan was submitted to the Council on 18 March 2025.

Following an independent examination, the Examiner’s Report was received on 26 May 2025. The Cookham Neighbourhood Plan then successfully passed the public Referendum with an overwhelming majority of 93%. The Neighbourhood Plan will now form part of the Borough Council’s Development Plan and will be used when determining planning applications.

The proposed plan, independent examiners’ report and associated referendum documents can be found below:

• Examiner's Report
• Decision Statement

More information and supporting documents can also be found on the Cookham Neighbourhood Plan website.