Hungerford Neighbourhood Planning Referendum held 27 November 2025
Hungerford Town Council, assisted by community volunteers, prepared a neighbourhood plan for Hungerford, which is also known as a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The purpose of the Hungerford NDP is to provide planning policies to guide development in the designated Hungerford Neighbourhood Area. The Neighbourhood Area covers the Parish of Hungerford.
Referendum
The referendum on the Hungerford NDP took place on Thursday 27 November 2025. The question asked at the referendum was:
"Do you want West Berkshire District Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Hungerford to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
The result was declared on Thursday 27 November 2025. From the votes recorded, 758 voted 'Yes' to the NDP, and 218 voted 'No'. The turnout of electors was 22%. You can 
view the Declaration of Result of Poll here [102KB] .
The referendum was conducted in accordance with procedures similar to those used in local government elections. Only individuals registered to vote within Hungerford Parish were eligible to participate.
Plan adopted
Following a positive referendum result on the Hungerford NDP, West Berkshire District Council made (adopted) the Hungerford NDP. It now forms part of the Development Plan for West Berkshire for the purposes of managing development in the parish of Hungerford.
You can view the Hungerford Neighbourhood Development Plan, consultation responses and other documentation required by the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendum) Regulations (as amended) on our Hungerford Neighbourhood Plan webpage.
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