1. To change the procedure for automatically taking a post-Examination Neighbourhood Plan to Cabinet seeking approval to proceed to Referendum. The proposal would automatically allow a Plan to proceed to Referendum where the Parish and District Council have agreed to implement any required modifications. Where there are other considerations, a report will still be presented to Cabinet. The revised procedures would allow prompt publication of a decision notice, reduced administrative work and ensure closer compliance with the relevant regulations.
2. To change the procedure that requires taking a post-Referendum Neighbourhood Plan with a majority ‘yes’ vote to Council seeking formal adoption. The new proposal, which would be to obtain Chief Executive approval endorsed by the Cabinet Members for Planning, would enable a Neighbourhood Plan agreed at Referendum to be formally adopted quickly, efficiently, and within the eight-week statutory time limit.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 21 Sep 2021 by Babergh Council
Decision due: 23 Sep 2021 by Mid Suffolk Council
Lead member: Babergh Cabinet Member for Planning Mid Suffolk Cabinet Member for Planning
Lead director: Director - Planning and Building Control
Department: Planning for Growth
Contact: Robert Hobbs, Head of Service - Strategic Planning.
Unique Reference Number: CNL104