Purpose

To consider the findings of the examination of the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan, and seek approval for the Examiner's recommended modifications. If accepted, approval is also sought for the plan to proceed to a public vote (referendum).

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)  Accepted the modifications recommended by the examination into the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan (as set out in Enclosure 1), with the very minor deviation for MN5, MN9, MN15, and MN16 to correct typographical errors and provide factual updates, and for the modified plan to proceed to referendum;

2)  Agreed that the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan, as modified in accordance with the recommendations of the examination, meets the basic conditions and complies with the provisions of Paragraph 8 (1) (a) (2) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (inserted by the Localism Act 2011);

3)  Agreed to publish the ‘Decision Statement’ as set out at Enclosure 2 of this report;

4)  Authorised the Interim Executive Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan, to agree minor factual and consequential modifications necessary to the Sonning Neighbourhood Plan, the Decision Statement, and other supporting documents prior to the referendum;

5)  Agreed the referendum be organised and conducted in the Sonning

neighbourhood area.