Purpose

This report seeks approval to consult on the
draft plan and procure an independent examiner, who will
subsequently examine the draft plan. Consultation and examination
are requirements of the governing regulations.

Content

RESOLVED that the
Executive:
 

i)              
approved a six week consultation on the draft
Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan (Enclosure 1: Ruscombe Draft
Neighbourhood Plan); and supporting information.
 

ii)             
agreed to appoint an examiner to independently
examine the draft Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan, delegating the
appointment and submission of the examination documentation to the
Director of Place and Growth in consultation with the Lead Member
for Planning and Local Plan.
 
REASONS FOR DECISION
 
This report seeks approval to consult on the updated draft
Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan submitted by Ruscombe Parish Council in
March 2023, and to procure an independent examiner who will
subsequently examine the updated draft Plan. The examination will
consider all representations submitted during the proposed
consultation. Consultation and examination are requirements of the
regulations governing neighbourhood plan preparation.
 
The
Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan, prepared by Ruscombe Parish Council,
if adopted in due course, will become part of the development plan
and be used alongside the Wokingham Borough Council’s local
plans to guide decisions on planning applications.