Purpose

Item relating to the making (adoption) of the neighbourhood plan review following an independent examination.

Decision

(a)           That the Council makes the modified Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan 2011 – 2023 (as set out in Appendix A of the Cabinet report to 3 October 2023) part of the statutory development plan for the Blandford + Neighbourhood Area.

(b)           That the Council offers its congratulations to Blandford Forum Town Council. Blandford St Mary Parish Council, Bryanston Parish Council, and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group in producing a successful neighbourhood plan review.

Reason for the decision

To formally make the modified neighbourhood plan part of the statutory development plan for the Blandford + Neighbourhood Area.  In addition, to recognise the significant amount of work undertaken by the Town and Parish Councils and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group in preparing the plan review and to congratulate the Councils and the Group on their success.