Long Whatton and Diseworth Neighbourhood Plan
September 22, 2026 Strategic Director of Place (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Strategic Director of Place approved the recommendations for the Long Whatton and Diseworth Neighbourhood Plan on 22 September 2026. This decision was made following a referendum where 90% of voters supported the plan. The plan meets basic conditions and legal requirements.
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Decision
Recommendations Approved
Reasons for the decision
In a referendum covering the Long Whatton and Diseworth Neighbourhood Plan area on 10 September 2026, 90% of those who voted supported the proposal that the Neighbourhood Plan be used to help determine planning applications within the parish.
The Long Whatton and Diseworth Neighbourhood Plan meets the Basic Conditions and its preparation process has been compliant with legal and procedural requirements. Paragraph 38A(4)(a) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Council to make the Neighbourhood Plan if more than half of those voting in the referendum have voted in favour of the Plan being used to help decide planning applications in the area.
Alternative options considered
The council has to decide whether to 'make' the plan following the Referendum on 10 September 2026. Such a decision has to be made within 8 weeks of the referendum.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Sep 2026 |