Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: Item relates to the making (adoption) of the plan subject to a favourable outcome in the referendum being held on 4 December 2025.

Content: (a)           That the Council ‘makes’ the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan (as set out in Appendix A of the report of 29 January 2026) part of the statutory development plan for the Weymouth Neighbourhood Area, replacing the made Sutton Poyntz Neighbourhood Plan.   (b)           That the Council offers its congratulations to Weymouth Town Council and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group for producing a successful neighbourhood plan.     Reason for the decision   To formally ‘make’ the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan part of the statutory development plan for the Weymouth Neighbourhood Area, replacing the made Sutton Poyntz Neighbourhood Plan. In addition, to recognise the significant amount of work undertaken by the Town Council and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group in preparing the plan and to congratulate the Council and the Group on their success.