Decision details

To note the Examiner’s report and recommendations on the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood development plan and to agree the response to each of the Examiner’s recommendations.

To agree proposed modifications to the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood development plan and to agree the area for referendum.

1.  That the Examiner’s report on the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood development plan and the Examiner’s recommendation and his proposed modifications be noted.

2.  That the response to each of the Examiner’s recommendations and the reasons for those recommendations, as set out in Table 1 of Appendix C of the report be agreed.

3.  That the proposed modifications to the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood development plan set out in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix C of the report be agreed.

4.  That it be agreed, subject in each instance set out in this recommendation at (i) to (iv) to the modifications set out in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix C of the report (including any further amendments to those Tables arising from recommendation (6), the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood forum plan: (i) meets the basic conditions as provided for in paragraph 8 (2) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; (ii) complies with the relevant provisions of sections 38A and 28B of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; (iii) is compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights and (iv) should be sent to two referendums (residential and business).

5.  That the area for referendum (residential and business) to be the designated South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood area be agreed.

6.  That delegated authority be granted to the director of planning to publish a decision statement in accordable with Regulation 18 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 including taking such steps as are necessary in order to be able to finalise the detailed wording of the modifications set out in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix C of the report.

7.  That delegated authority be granted to the director of planning to carry out all  necessary arrangements for and in connection with the holding of two referendums (residential and business), on the making of the draft South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood development plan including taking such steps as are necessary for the conduct of cross border referendums.