Purpose

Following a positive result at the Referendum,
the Strategic Director for Places in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder for Planning and Economic Development are
authorised to 'make' the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Plan part of
the Development Plan for Rutland.

Decision

The Neighbourhood Plan secured community
approval through a referendum which took place on 20th February
2025 where the Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan
successfully passed referendum with 108 (95%) of the votes cast
agreeing that it can be used by Rutland County Council for the
determination of planning applications.

The County Council is required to formally 'make' the Plan as part
of the statutory development plan within 8 weeks of the referendum
date.

The Edith Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan 2023-2041,
Submission Plan (incorporating the Examiners modifications as per
the RCC Decision Statement), complies with the legal requirements
and basic conditions set out in Localism Act 2011.

The decision has been made by the Director for Places through
powers delegated by the Council's constitution dated 6th June 2023
in consultation with Cllr Paul Browne, Portfolio Holder for
Planning and Economic Development.