Purpose

Further to the Executive's resolution of 16 June 2026 concerning the proposed Article 4 Direction at Wroxton Motocross, this report updates Members on the revised legal position and sets out recommended changes to the Direction for Executive consideration.

Decision

Resolved

(1)          That the extent of the delegated powers in respect of the proposed non?immediate Article 4 Direction under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 be noted.

(2)          That it be agreed to extend the delegated powers in order to facilitate the process of securing the making of the non?immediate Article 4 Direction under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

(3)          That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Enforcement and the Monitoring Officer:-

(a)  to finalise the wording of the Article 4 Direction, including by amending the terms of the direction which has previously resolved upon by the Council Executive, following further legal review and/or following a review of representations which have or may in future be received and/or in light of additional or new evidence.

(b)  to give effect to and to undertake all necessary procedural steps to give effect to the Direction (including following amendments made in accordance with resolution (3) above), including by issuing the Direction, undertaking statutory consultation and notifying the Secretary of State.