Issue details

Decision

a)      That the Council makes the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan 2019 - 2034 (as set out in Appendix A) part of the statutory development plan for the Wareham Neighbourhood Area.

b)      That the Council offers its congratulations to the Town Council and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group in producing a successful neighbourhood plan. 

Reason for the decision

To formally make the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan 2019 - 2034 part of the statutory development plan for the Wareham Neighbourhood Area. In addition, to recognise the significant amount of work undertaken by the Town Council and members of the Neighbourhood Plan Group in preparing the plan and to congratulate the Council and Group on their success.    

Budget implications

When a decision was formally made to progress the neighbourhood plan to referendum, Dorset Council became eligible for a grant of £20,000 in respect of the plan. This grant is intended to cover the costs associated with the Council’s input into the production of the neighbourhood plan including the costs associated with the examination and referendum.

Reference documents

Cabinet 8 November 2021