Neighbourhood planning
5. Regulation 17 – Examination (October 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.
The examination will consider 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 conduct of the independent examination will be determined by the Examiner. Updates will appear on this this page as the examination progresses.
The Examiner issued a letter the 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)
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.