This report seeks to continue to support
Finchampstead Parish Council in their
efforts to help shape how development is managed in their area. The
approval of
Executive is sought to consult on a draft Neighbourhood Plan in
order to seek views on
its content. Authority is also sought to procure an independent
examiner, as required by
legislation, who will subsequently examine the Plan, which includes
considering all the
representations submitted during the consultation.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Finchampstead North; Finchampstead South; Wokingham Without;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/08/2022
Decision due: 29 Sep 2022 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan - Lindsay Ferris
Lead director: Director, Place and Growth - Giorgio Framalicco
Department: Delivery and Infrastructure
Contact: James McCabe Email: james.mccabe@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 908 8333.
Reference Number: WBC1299
Reason For Consideration: In accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the Council must carry out a minimum six-week consultation on the draft Plan to invite comments from the public, statutory consultees, and interested parties and must arrange for an independent examination to take place. This report seeks approval to carry out the required consultation and to appoint an examiner to undertake the necessary examination.