Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - 19 March 2026
A Referendum relating to the making (adoption) of the Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan was held on Thursday 19 March 2026.
The question asked in the Referendum was:
"Do you want Breckland Council to use the Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Review to help decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
Declaration of Result - Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum (PDF, 115 KB)(opens new window)
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Review Referendum will be published on this page as the timetable progresses:
- Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - Information Statement (PDF, 375 KB)(opens new window)
- Notice of Referendum - Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum (PDF, 116 KB)(opens new window)
- Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Yaxham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum (PDF, 141 KB)(opens new window)
Timetable
| Publication of Information Statement and Specified Documents | Monday 9 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Referendum | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 4 March 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00pm Wednesday 11 March 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 11 March 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 12 March 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Observers | Thursday 12 March 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 13 March 2026 |
| Last day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 07:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
Dated: Monday 9 February 2026
Printed and published by the Counting Officer: Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE
Please note that the current activity relating to the Neighbourhood Plan and related documents can be found on our website at Neighbourhood Planning
