Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan - Examiner's Report Recommendations and Referendum
July 16, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision 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 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan to proceed to local referendum on 16/07/2026. The decision maker also agreed that the referendum area be restricted to the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Area and authorised the Director of Policy and Strategy to publish an Adoption Statement and formally adopt the plan in the event of a positive referendum result.
The Executive Director of Finance Resources approved the granting of a licence to occupy part of the lower ground floor of Pimlico Library to a licensee on 28/05/2026. This licence will support the range of services delivered at the site and regularises the licensee's occupation.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of a contract for Roaming Security and Ad Hoc Waking Watch Services to The Way Forward Ltd on 11/06/2026. The contract is for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for a further year.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money & Finance approved the write-off of 22 debts greater than £100,000 on 03 June 2026. These debts are for NNDR and Housing Benefit overpayments.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved the appropriation of Council land at 45 Kilburn Park Road for housing purposes on 22/05/2026. This involves transferring the land from the General Fund account to the Housing Revenue Account.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the award of a £650,000 grant to North Paddington Food Bank to deliver the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme on 17 July 2026. The decision maker also approved the execution of a Grant Agreement and delegated authority for minor operational amendments.
Full council record
Decision
Summary of Decision
The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning has accepted the Examiner’s recommendations, as set out in the Examiner’s Report and has agreed that the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan, as modified, proceeds to local referendum. The Cabinet Member has also agreed that the referendum area be restricted to the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Area, and that in the event of a positive referendum result, the Director of Policy and Strategy be authorised to publish an Adoption Statement and formally ‘make’ (adopt) the plan.
Reasons for Decision
The Examiner’s recommended modifications will ensure the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Plan is clear and effective as a framework for making planning decisions in the Notting Hill East Neighbourhood Area. The recommendations address the concerns raised by the council and several other stakeholders received during Regulation 16 consultation. They will also ensure the plan meets all legal requirements needed to progress to referendum. Accepting the examiner’s recommendations and proceeding to referendum will ensure the council fulfils its statutory responsibility under the Localism Act 2011 to assist local communities in exercising their neighbourhood planning powers effectively.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |