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Regulatory Documents

Our lives are governed by both National and Local, Government regulations, regulations that determine what we can and cannot do within our community. However, in most instances before these regulations are passed, both the Parish Council and Individual Parishioners are given the opportunity to comment on any proposed new law via Draft versions, before they are submitted to Central Government and become law.

Because of the natural beauty of the area and the environment we live in, the village and its surroundings are washed over by Green Belt, is a Conservation Area and sits just outside an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and as such, it is important that any New Government legislation that might affect any of these aspects of the village or village life, are carefully considered and responded to both by the Parish Council and Individual parishioners.

This area of the web site is therefore designed to provide you with links into B&NES relevant Draft documents, and if applicable, copies of forms that you can complete, plus various other Government Guides.

Current Legislation under review


Draft Core Strategy


The Draft Core Strategy sets out the policy framework for the location and level of new housing and other development and is one of the Council's key policy documents that seeks to build upon the area's strong foundations which include the emerging creative industries, success of local Universities, and vibrant retail and tourist offer.

Through its vision and strategy for the district it aims to tackle tough challenges over the next 15-20 years such as the low wage economy, affordable housing shortages, the lack of modern flexible accommodation, the need to tackle climate change, poor local infrastructure and to avoid long term decline.


Using the land in the district as effectively as possible is crucial if Bath & North East Somerset is to unlock the future economic potential of the area.


To view a copy of the version of the Draft Core Strategy incorporating the Proposed Changes following Public consultation take the link here.

Regulatory Documents

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Chew Magna Parish Council Audited Accounts Year Ending 31 March 2011

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