Neighbourhood planning
5. Regulation 17 and 18 – Examination and Examiner’s Report (2024)
Following the formal consultation on the draft Wilsden Neighbourhood Development Plan, which took place between 5 February and 18 March 2024, the plan has now been submitted for independent examination.
Andrew Freeman BSc (Hons) DipTP DipEM FRTPI of Intelligent Plans and Examinations (IPE) Ltd has been appointed to undertake the independent examination.
Copies of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan, Policies Map, supporting documentation and representations received during the consultation on the Regulation 16 version of the plan were provided to the Examiner for their consideration.
The draft Neighbourhood Development Plan and supporting documentation together with the representations received can be viewed on the Regulation 16 – Public Consultation page.
The independent examination will conclude when the Examiner issues their final report and recommendations. They will determine whether or not the plan should proceed to a local referendum.
The examination considered whether the plan meets the basic conditions and other requirements set out in law, in particular whether it:
- has regard to national policy
- contributes to the achievement of sustainable development
- is in general conformity with the adopted strategic policies for the local area
- is compatible with EU obligations
- meets human rights requirements.
The Examiner issued a letter to Bradford Council and Wilsden Parish Council outlining a number of Procedural Matters regarding the management of the Examination. This also set out a number of matters where additional information was required from Bradford Council and the Parish Council in order to provide clarification.
- Examiner’s Procedural Matters and Questions (04.10.2024)
- CBMDC Response to Examiner (18.10.2024)
- Wilsden Parish Council Response to Examiner (18.10.2024)
Examiner's Report
Following the examination of the Wilsden Neighbourhood Development Plan, it was recommended that, subject to a number of modifications, the plan should move forward to referendum in the neighbourhood area (the Wilsden Parish Council area).
The Examiner's Report and recommendations was received on 14 November 2024.
It will be considered by the council's Executive in due course.