Purpose

To consider the findings of the examination of the submitted Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan and to seek approval for the plan to progress to a public vote at referendum.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)    Accepted the modifications recommended by the Independent Examination into the Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan (as set out in Enclosure 1 of the agenda papers) and for the modified plan to proceed to referendum.

2)    Agreed that the Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan, as modified in accordance with the recommendations of the Independent Examiner, 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 the agenda papers.

4)    Authorised the Director of Place and Growth, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan, to agree minor factual and consequential modifications necessary to the Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan, the Decision Statement, and other supporting documents prior to the referendum.