Shenley village Twelve community projects have been drawn up as part of wider plans to help shape the future development of a village. The Shenley Neighbourhood plan is a document that will affect Shenley and planning application decisions up until at least 2036. It is a community initiative, involving Shenley Parish Council and more than sixty locals looking at a range of issues like housing, transport, roads, parking, heritage, and local services. Those who have spent the last few years drawing up the neighbourhood plan say it will shape the design of new developments and landscapes and "help protect the green nature of the village".