Issue - meetings

Neighbourhood Planning gives local people the opportunity to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. BCP Council as the Local Planning Authority has a legal duty to support and advise town/parish councils and neighbourhood forums through the process to prepare neighbourhood plans, following statutory legislation, regulations and procedure.

Cabinet is asked to agree the first stage of the Neighbourhood Plan making process, which is to designate a Neighbourhood Forum and boundary.

Consultation has shown support for establishment of a Neighbourhood Plan for East Cliff and Springbourne. Differences of opinion on the boundary, however have also been raised. Potential amendments and extensions to the boundary have been explored, however, agreement has not been reached. Consequently, no change to the boundary is recommended.

RESOLVED that the item be deferred.

Voting: Unanimous

The Leader of the Council introduced the item, a copy of the report for which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'H' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

In introducing the item, the Leader proposed that the item be deferred following the receipt of legal advice in relation to the neighbourhood plan.

Ward Councillors addressed the Cabinet in support of the proposed deferral.

RESOLVED that the item be deferred.

Voting: Unanimous