Purpose

The report will consider whether the Wilsden
Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), prepared by Wilsden Parish
Council under the Localism Act 2011 can be put to a local
referendum and formally adopted as part of the statutory
development plan for the District. The NDP was subject to several
periods of public consultation and will be considered by an
independent examiner to determine its compliance with Basic
Conditions and other legislative requirements prior to it being put
to referendum and formal adoption.

Content

Resolved –
 

(1)          
That the submitted Wilsden Neighbourhood Development Plan,
Wilsden Design Code and accompanying Policies Map (Appendices 1a,
1b and 1c) is subject to the modifications (Proposed Modifications
PM1 to PM18) as set out in the Examiner’s Report (Appendix
2), together with any relevant factual changes to ensure the
amended Plan is correct.

 

(2)          
That the modified and amended Wilsden Neighbourhood Development
Plan is subject to a local referendum in the designated
neighbourhood area (the Wilsden Parish Council area).

 

(3)          
That should the Plan be successful at the local referendum, the
Plan should be formally made via delegated decision by the
Assistant Director (Planning, Transportation and Highways) in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder (Regeneration, Planning and
Transport) in line with the agreed governance arrangements and
within the timescales required by legislation.
 
To be actioned
by: Strategic Director, Place
 
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration
& Environment
 
(Andrew Marshall -
01274 434050)