Report No. 42/2017 from the Director for Places (Development and Economy) was received.

The purpose of the report was to seek Cabinet’s authorisation to carry out consultation on the Greetham Neighbourhood Plan followed by submission to an independent examiner and holding of a local referendum.

DECISION

1)    That Cabinet AUTHORISED:

1)    Publication of the Submission Draft Greetham Neighbourhood Plan in Appendix A to Report No. 42/2017, for consultation with the local community and key stakeholders;

2)    Submission of the document and supporting information to an examiner appointed by the Council to carry out an independent examination of the plan;

3)    The Director for Places (Development and Economy) to:

i)                 Undertake the statutory consultation required as part of the submission procedure and on completion of that consultation prepare a post-submission Statement of Consultation for consideration by the independent examiner; and

ii)               Prepare the necessary documentation to accompany the Submission Draft Document through the local referendum process, including consultation and publicity material.

iii)              Appoint an examiner to carry out an independent examination of the Greetham Neighbourhood Plan and, following receipt of the examiner’s report, to organise a local referendum to consider the Neighbourhood Plan.

4)    The Director for Places (Development and Economy), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Places (Development and Economy) and Resources to:

i)                 Identify, in consultation with Greetham Parish Council, any such minor changes to the Submission Draft Neighbourhood Plan that may be required in response to representations received and submit them to the independent examiner;

ii)               Seek to determine, in consultation with Greetham Parish Council, any modifications identified in the independent examiner’s report before it can proceed to the referendum; and

iii)              Agree any changes to the referendum area if recommended by the independent examiner.

Reason for Decision

The Submission Draft Greetham Neighbourhood Plan was considered to comply with the statutory requirements for submission of a neighbourhood plan to a local authority.  It was recommended that it be publicised and submitted for independent examination as required by the legislation and regulations.