Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the
redesignation of the Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Forum and approve the
publication of the associated designation notice on the
council’s website as per our statutory duties.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member
for Planning and Economic Development has taken the decision to
approve the redesignation of the Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood Forum
for a further period of five years; and to authorise the Director
of Policy and Strategy to formally publish a designation
notice.
 
Reason for Decision: Section 61F(7) of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as inserted into that Act
by Schedule 9 of the Localism Act 2011, sets out the conditions
that a Neighbourhood Forum must meet, as well as the considerations
that a local planning authority must take into account when
determining an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood
Forum. This legislation states that a local planning authority may
designate an organisation or body as a Neighbourhood Forum if the
authority is satisfied that a number of conditions have been met
(see the table below). The existing Fitzrovia West Neighbourhood
Forum (the Forum) meets all these conditions, which is evidenced by
the supporting documentation provided as part of their
application.