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West Saltdean Neighbourhood area and forum
Read about neighbourhood planning in West Saltdean.
West Saltdean Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
The West Saltdean Neighbourhood Plan was formally made on 5 December 2025. A referendum on the neighbourhood plan was held on 4 December 2025. The neighbourhood plan now forms part of the city’s planning policies, alongside the City Plan.
View the West Saltdean Interactive Policies Map.
Approved Documents
- West Saltdean Neighbourhood Plan
- West Saltdean Neighbourhood Plan Adoption Statement
- Neighbourhood Plan Examiners Report 2025
The West Saltdean Neighbourhood Area and Forum were formally approved in August 2022.