Decision details

RESOLVED

1)          That the Loxwood Neighbourhood Plan Examiner’s recommendation to proceed to Referendum subject to modifications be approved.

2)          That the Decision Statement be approved and published with the Examiner’s Report (Appendix 2).

3)          That, based upon legal advice received so far, the claim be defended and expenditure up to £30,000 be authorised. When it is known whether the judicial review will proceed, a further report detailing likely costs is to be submitted.

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

1)          To ensure that the Loxwood Neighbourhood Plan, with modifications, as recommended by the Examiner, meets the basic conditions as set out in the legislation and that the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum.

2)          To provide a budget up to £30,000 to defend the application for Judicial Review.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

That the Council relies upon the delegated decision to proceed to referendum (see Appendix 1) as being sufficient to defend the possible legal proceedings against the Council (Ground 6).

RECORD OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ANY DISPENSATION GRANTED

There were none.