Decision details

Application to establish Marple Neighbourhood Forum (R&G6)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

An application has been submitted by the Prospective Neighbourhood Forum, which seeks to establish a Neighbourhood Forum relating to the designated Marple Neighbourhood Area under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011.

To take advantage of Neighbourhood Planning powers in non-parished areas it is necessary to formally establish a Neighbourhood Forum (no more than one per Neighbourhood Area) which is empowered to undertake Neighbourhood Planning activities. It is the responsibility of the Council to determine applications which seek to establish Neighbourhood Areas or Forums. The Council must determine whether the application meets the necessary regulatory requirements and approve a neighbourhood forum.

Decision:

The Executive recommended that the Council Meeting approve the application to establish Marple Neighbourhood Forum and formally designated the Forum.

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Wards Affected: Marple North; Marple South & High Lane;

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: An EqIA / EIA will be undertaken as appropriate.

Decision Reference: ED1853

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: R&G 6

Other reasons / organisations consulted

An advert went in the Stockport Express August 10th 2016, the Council is required by the Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 to publicise the Neighbourhood Forum application for a period of 6 weeks before determining it.

 

The application and supporting documents are available on the neighbourhood planning webpage (viewable online at http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/environment/planningbuilding/planningpolicy/neighbourhoodplans/marpleneighbourhoodplans/). They can also be viewed upon request during regular opening hours at: Fred Perry House, Edward Street, Stockport SK1 3XE or Marple Library, Memorial Park, Marple, Stockport SK6 6BA

Contact: Emma Curle, Services to Place Email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3542.

Report author: Emma Curle

Publication date: 16/11/2016

Date of decision: 15/11/2016

Decided at meeting: 15/11/2016 - Executive

Effective from: 23/11/2016

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