Reason
for Decision
The appointment of
an independent examiner is a legal requirement of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990 as amended by Localism Act 2011 once a neighbourhood plan has been
submitted to the Council.
Alternative
options considered and rejected
There are no
alterative options to appointing an examiner, as it is a legal requirement.
Alternative examiners have been considered and the choice of examiner has been
made jointly with the neighbourhood plan qualifying body.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Puddletown and Lower Winterborne;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2020
Decision due: 29 Jul 2020 by Officer Delegated Decision
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Hilary Jordan, Service Manager for Spatial Planning Email: hilary.jordan@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.