Decision details
Publication of the submission version of the Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan and appointment of an independent Examiner to undertake the examination of the Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan
PDF 69 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek agreement to the Council publishing and undertaking public consultation on the proposed Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012) (as amended) and to appoint an independent Examiner to undertake the examination of the Neighbourhood Plan
Decision:
That the Executive Member for Planning and Transport agrees that the Council:
i. undertakes public consultation on the submission version of the Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan pursuant to Regulation 16; and
ii. appoints an independent Examiner to undertake the examination of the Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan pursuant to paragraph 7 of Schedule 4B of the Act and Regulation 17.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council has a statutory duty, as set out in paragraph 7 of Schedule 4B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (“the Act”) and Regulations 16 and 17 of the Regulations, to consider submitted Neighbourhood Plan proposals, undertake a six week public consultation exercise and appoint an independent Examiner to undertake the examination of a Neighbourhood Plan.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative option of not undertaking a public consultation exercise and/or appointing an independent Examiner as set out in paragraph 3.1 above would be in breach of the Council’s statutory responsibilities (Regulations 16 and 17 of the Regulations, and paragraph 7 of Schedule 4B of the Act). It would also expose the Council to legal challenge and attendant costs
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: Ascot; Crown Wood; Harmans Water; Winkfield & Cranbourne;
Financial Impact: Cost of Examination estimated to be in the region of £7,500
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director, Place, Planning and Regeneration
Other reasons / organisations consulted
None for report, but the report seeks
authorisation to publish and undertake public consultation on the
submission version of the Winkfield Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation
16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012) (as
amended)) if the plan meets the requirements as set out in the
legislation.
Consultees
None.
Contact: Max Baker, Assistant Director: Planning Email: max.baker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351902.
Publication date: 09/09/2022
Date of decision: 02/09/2022
Effective from: 17/09/2022
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