Agenda item

The Village and Communities Officer introduced the report on the draft (31 December 2014) Bradwell Neighbourhood Plan submitted by Bradwell Parish Council.  She amended the report in paragraph 17, the sentence starting with 2a should refer to paragraph 13 not paragraph 9.

Members congratulated all concerned on exceptionally good work and the recommendation as set out in the report was moved and seconded.

In responses to Members’ queries the Village and Communities Officer stated that the Parish Council would be responsible for the wording of the Plan but consultations would be made. The Plan would then be subject to examination and the final wording would be agreed with the Parish Council, the Authority and the Examiner.

The motion was then voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the draft (31.12.14) Bradwell Neighbourhood Plan (with supporting documents) does comply with the criteria for a neighbourhood plan; and

2.    That following confirmation of these criteria that the Authority undertakes statutory notification, public consultation and examination of Bradwell Neighbourhood Plan; and

3.    Alongside these processes consultation may be undertaken with Natural England, English Heritage and the Environment Agency with regard to the ‘Habitats Regulations Assessment screening statement’ and the ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment screening statement’.