Issue - meetings

The report of the Executive Manager – Communities is attached.

The Portfolio Holder for Housing, Councillor Upton presented the report of the Executive Manager – Communities providing information on the Upper Broughton Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Upton advised that the documents had been introduced by the Localism Act 2011 and were recognised by the National Planning Policy Framework, with local residents empowered to shape the future of their community. A plan had to be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the local planning authority and if the plan was made part of the Local Development Plan, then planning applications within that area would be determined in accordance with both the Rushcliffe Local Plan and the relevant Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan had been promoted by the Parish Council, publicised, consulted on, examined by an independent Examiner and considered by the Borough Council. If the Plan was approved it would then proceed to a referendum and if more than 50% of those voting voted “yes” then the Borough Council was required to “adopt” the Plan. If the result was “no”, then the Parish Council would have to decide what it wanted to do.

Councillor Upton moved the recommendation.

In seconding the recommendation, Cllr Combellack advised that Upper Broughton Parish Council had worked extremely hard on its Neighbourhood Plan and produced a very supportive document, which had been well received by local residents. Such plans gave local residents the opportunity to have their say in the future of their local community and meet increasing demands for housing, protecting the environment and local heritage. 

Councillor Gray commended all those involved in producing the Plan and confirmed that the Labour Group supported the recommendation.

Councillor Jones confirmed that the Liberal Democrat Group supported the recommendation.

Councillor Richard Mallender confirmed that the Green Party supported the recommendation.

Councillor Thomas confirmed that the Independent Group supported the recommendation and passed on its congratulations to all those involved in producing the Plan.

It was RESOLVED that Council:

a)     ‘make’ (adopt) the Upper Broughton Neighbourhood Plan; and

b)     delegates authority to the Executive Manager – Communities to issue a statement setting out this decision as soon as possible following referendum.