Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet resolved unanimously to:   a)    Subject to the modifications recommended in the examiner’s report being agreed, the Welwyn Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum; and,   b)    Should the Welwyn Neighbourhood Plan receive a majority vote in favour at referendum, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council formally ‘makes’ the Welwyn Neighbourhood Plan, to enable it to form part of the Development Plan, to enable it to form part of the Development Plan for the Borough; and,   c)    Authorisation be given to the Assistant Director for Planning to take all administrative and publication steps to implement this decision. Including, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning making any minor factual or consequential changes required to reflect the Examiner’s recommended modifications.