Decision details

The Council is in receipt of two applications submitted, (see below report and Appendix 1) by residents in the Marton East Ward to: (i) establish a Neighbourhood Area; and (ii) set-up the Marton East Neighbourhood Forum relating to the proposed Neigh

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Regeneration and Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Director for Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration approve the designation of the designation Marton East Neighbourhood Area, and the setting-up of the Marton East Neighbourhood Forum, in order to facilitate the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure compliance with the Localism Act 2011, and Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), regarding the establishment of Neighbourhood Areas and Forums.

Alternative options considered:

Under the above Regulations, the Council has essentially three options it can take when determining Neighbourhood Area and Forum applications. These are:
i. approve the applications, as submitted, without any modifications;
ii. refuse the applications, as submitted, but approve with modifications; and,
iii. refuse the applications.

Publication date: 12/07/2023

Date of decision: 11/07/2023

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