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Radstock Town Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group are incredibly pleased to publish Radstock’s first Neighbourhood Plan. Radstock is a distinctive place and a much-loved town. One of the great legacies of its coal mining past is an active and enthusiastic community.

The Neighbourhood Plan Working Group consists primarily of volunteer residents, who have worked to prepare this document. The preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan is a wonderful opportunity for residents, visitors and those who work here to make sure that  issues of importance to our community are prioritised in developing the Town’s future. Preparing a planning framework will help to protect what is important locally and makes improvements where needed. We also  appreciate that the Neighbourhood Plan must conform with the higher tier policies in the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Local Plan.

This is the draft Neighbourhood Plan. It has been amended following a period of public consultation during Autumn 2025 to ensure the plan reflects the priorities of our community. This amended Plan was agreed by Radstock Town Council in January 2026 and then submitted to Bath & North East Somerset Council to be examined by an independent inspector. Following examination, and any necessary changes arising, a referendum will be held to confirm the community are happy to adopt the plan.

One of the key benefits of adopting a neighbourhood plan is the boost to Community Infrastructure Levy funds received which can be used to improve infrastructure, meaning more investment, as well as shaping the future of our area.

We thank everyone for their support and input during the preparation of this plan for Radstock.

Simon de Beer