Purpose

The purpose of this decision is
to seek agreement for the adoption of the Bourn Conservation
Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

Content

Accept the recommendations and approve the Bourn
Conservation Area Appraisal.

Reasons for the decision

The preparation and adoption of the Bourn CAAMP document
is consistent with the discharge of the statutory obligations of
the Council as LPA for these areas. The process followed in the
preparation of the plans included consultation and engagement and I
am satisfied that the resultant plans have fully considered the
representations made and are necessary for the effective
preservation and enhancement of the Conservation Area of Bourn.

Alternative options considered

There is the possibility to adopt, or not to
adopt, the appraisal. With respect to the boundary changes, the
options are to leave the conservation area boundary unchanged as
recommended, or to make changes to the boundary which are different
from those recommended. 
 
Consultation with the community has demonstrated there is
support for the preferred approach and therefore the other options
are not being taken forward.