Issue - meetings
Neighbourhood Plan - Cottenham
Meeting: 17/11/2015 - Planning Portfolio Holder's Meeting (Item 5)
5 Neighbourhood Plans: Cottenham Area Designation 
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Additional documents:
- Appendix A - Application and Map - Cottenham PC, item 5
PDF 5 MB
- Appendix B - Process for designating a Neighbourhood Area in South Cambs, item 5
PDF 43 KB
- Appendix C - Summary of representations Cottenham, item 5
PDF 63 KB
- Appendix D - Addendum to the Local Development Scheme November 2015, item 5
PDF 66 KB
Decision:
The Planning Portfolio Holder approved
(a) The designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Cottenham as proposed by the Parish Council; and
(b) An amendment to the neighbourhood area addendum of the Local Development Scheme that was approved in August 2015 so that Cottenham can be added to the list of Neighbourhood Area designated within the District.
Minutes:
The Planning Portfolio Holder considered a report on the application to designate the parish of Cottenham as a Neighbourhood Area.
Councillor Francis Morris, Chairman of Cottenham Parish Council, addressed the meeting. He highlighted a number of challenges facing Cottenham.
Councillor Lynda Harford (a local Member) commended the Parish Council Chairman for his leadership on this topic, and said a Neighbourhood Plan would help to mitigate the impact of future development in the village.
Councillor Tim Wotherspoon (another local Member) declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of Cottenham Parish Council, and declined the invitation to speak.
The Planning Portfolio Holder approved
(a) The designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Cottenham as proposed by the Parish Council; and
(b) An amendment to the neighbourhood area addendum of the Local Development Scheme that was approved in August 2015 so that Cottenham can be added to the list of Neighbourhood Area designated within the District.