Issue - meetings

Note – the status of Neighbourhood Plans in the District may be found via this link

https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-services/planning-and-building/neighbourhood-planning/

The Committee was advised that the new Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (CLLP) had been formally adopted on 13 April 2023 and was with immediate effect the development plan against which all planning decisions, including those this evening, had to be considered.  Indeed, two applications considered at the previous meeting of the Committee and which were subject to further consideration this evening had been reviewed by the officers within the context of the new CLLP policies.

A schedule showing the position in relation to Neighbourhood Plans across the West Lindsey District was submitted and included the weighting that they currently held within the context of the new CLLP.  Details could be found at https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-services/planning-and-building/neighbourhood-planning/

Particular reference was made to the following Neighbourhood Plans:-

• The Keelby NP had been successful at examination and a referendum date was awaited.

• The Hemswell NP examination was nearing completion and the Examiner’s clarification note had been issued.

• The Scothern NP review had been submitted for consultation and examination.

• The Nettleham NP was subject to a second Regulation 14 Draft Plan Consultation following comments received during the previous consultation.  The second consultation would end on 13 June 2023.

Members welcomed the adoption of the new CLLP and the policies it contained, particularly mentioning the section on RAF Scampton.

Note:               Councillor I. Fleetwood left the Chamber, in advance of the next item, at 6.38 pm.