Screening decision notice for Irthlingborough Town Council

Dear Sir/ Madam

Irthlingborough Neighbourhood Development Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinion: Thursday 29 May to Thursday 3 July 2025.

This letter sets out the screening opinion of North Northamptonshire Council regarding the requirement for a SEA and HRA in relation to the Irthlingborough Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The screening opinion has been informed by a detailed report and the views of the three statutory consultation bodies: the Environment Agency, Historic England, and Natural England.

The screening process concluded that a SEA is not required for the Irthlingborough Neighbourhood Development Plan and that it does not need to be subject to a HRA.

The reasons for the decision are set out in the accompanying ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment Report (October 2025)’.

Yours Sincerely

Planning Policy Team
North Northamptonshire Council

Last updated 17 October 2025