October 24, 2016 | Malcolm Bell | Leave a comment Below you will find the Summary and Conclusion of the External Examiner appointed by Bramley Parish Council as to whether the Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to referendum stage. At the bottom of the page you will find a full copy of the examiners report along with any supporting documents referenced within the report. Summary and Conclusion The Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan has a clear vision. Strategic aims and objectives to achieve the vision help to inform the policies in the Plan. I have recommended modification to some of the policies in the Plan. In particular, I have recommended modification to Policy H1 by the deletion of criteria for development if there is not a five year housing land supply, as this does not have regard to national policy and does not contribute towards sustainable development. I have recommended that Policy H2 is modified to refer to affordable homes being prioritised for households with a local connection, as defined by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Housing Allocations Scheme. To avoid internal conflict in the Plan and to have regard to national policy on Local Green Spaces, I have recommended the deletion of the site in Policy CVA1 that are also identified as Local Green Spaces in Policy RE3. I have recommended modification to Policies D1, D2 and RE1 by omitting reference to Design and Access Statements or other written statements. The request for additional information in a Design and Access Statement does not have regard to national policy. The request for other written statements may not be proportionate for small scale development. I have recommended the deletion of Policy RE2. I do not consider the inclusion of the Area of Separation in Policy RE2 provides a practical framework for decision making. The protection of this Area of Separation is essentially established in the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan Policy EM2. I have found that the Local Green Spaces accord with the criteria for such a designation in the National Planning Policy Framework. I have recommended modification to Policy RE3 to ensure that development on designated Local Green Space will only be permitted in very special circumstances. I have recommended significant modification to Policy RE4, primarily to ensure that it is in general conformity with strategic policy in the Local Plan and to provide a practical framework for decision making. I have recommended modification to other policies in the Plan, primarily in the interest of clarity and precision, to provide a practical framework for decision making. Whilst I have set out my reasoning under individual policies, my overall conclusion is that, subject to my recommendations, the Plan meets the Basic Conditions. It is appropriate to make the Plan. Subject to my recommendations being accepted, I consider that the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029 will provide a strong practical framework against which decisions on development can be made. I am pleased to recommend that the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029, as modified by my recommendations, should proceed to Referendum. BDBC Response To Examiner Enquiry 3Oct2016 BDBC_response_to_Examiner_enquiry_3Oct2016.pdf 404.7 KiB 472 Downloads Details Copy of the letter from Edward Rehil, Principal Planning Officer, to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in response to previous email. Author:Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Category:Examiners_Report Date:October 24, 2016 Examiner Email To BDBC 23 Sept 2016 Examiner_email_to_BDBC_23Sept2016.pdf Version: 1.0 205.9 KiB 279 Downloads Details Copy of email from Chec Planning to Edward Rehil (Principal Planning Officer - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) Author:Janet L Cheesley BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI Category:Examiners_Report Date:October 24, 2016 ExaminersReport Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029 ExaminersReport_BramleyNeighbourhoodDevelopmentPlan2011-2029.pdf Version: 1.0 410.5 KiB 256 Downloads Details Janet L Cheesley BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI was appointed as an independent Examiner for the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029 in August 2016. On 22 March 2013 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) approved that the Bramley Parish Neighbourhood Area be designated in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. The area covers the whole of the parish of Bramley. The qualifying body is Bramley Parish Council. The Plan has been prepared by the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group. The Plan covers the period 2011 to 2029. Author:Janet L Cheesley BA (Hons) DipTP MRTPI Category:Examiners_Report Date:October 24, 2016 Outstanding Requirements For Policy SS5 NP Outstanding_Requirements_For_Policy_SS5_NP.pdf 331.7 KiB 437 Downloads Details Copy of an email from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council confirming the 'at least' 200 requirement being achieved subject to land supply considerations. Author:Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Category:Examiners_Report Date:October 24, 2016 Last updated: October 24, 2016 at 21:18 pm