Issue - meetings

That:

1. The Neighbourhood Plan Area for Kings Langley is agreed to be consulted upon; and

2.    Formal arrangements for the designation of the Kings Langley Neighbourhood Plan area is delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning, Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure

Decision

That:

1. The Neighbourhood Plan Area for Kings Langley is agreed to be consulted upon; and
2. Formal arrangements for the designation of the Kings Langley Neighbourhood Plan area is delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning, Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure. 

Corporate objectives

If the area is formally designated for neighbourhood planning, the Kings Langley Neighbourhood Plan may assist in supporting the following corporate priorities for Dacorum:

·      A clean, safe and enjoyable environment e.g. may contain policies relating to the design and layout of new development that promote security and safe access;

·      Building strong and vibrant communities;

·      Ensuring economic growth and prosperity;

·      Providing good quality affordable homes, in particular for those most in need;

·      Dacorum delivers:  e.g. provides a clear framework upon which planning decisions can be made;

·      Community Capacity: e.g. allows local communities to prepare area-specific guidance within Neighbourhood Plans

Monitoring Officer:  

The legal requirements regarding neighbourhood development plans are set out within the Neighbourhood Plan Regulations 2012 and The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

The Council as local planning authority should ensure that it meets its obligations under the above.

The Secretary of State has the power to provide financial assistance concerning neighbourhood development orders under the Localism Act 2011.

Deputy S.151 Officer

There are no financial implications to DBC at present with funding provided through MHCLG.

Advice

Councillor G Sutton introduced the report which was to note and approve the designated area for Kings Langley.

S Mendham said this was part of the statutory process. If an area is designated, it must be consulted on.

Councillor Anderson said he welcomed this. It does need to be made clear that this is defining the area and the neighbourhood plan, in due course, is for residents and the community to get the maximum benefit out of developments. He understood there may be some controversy but it is important to get the message out there that this will benefit the community.

Councillor Williams asked if the area proposed is different from the parish boundary.

S Mendham said no, it follows the parish boundary.

The recommendations were agreed.