URL: https://northnorthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2140

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That the Executive:   a)        Approved the establishment of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan Advisory Group and its draft terms of reference as attached at Appendix A to the report.    b)        Noted the Advisory Group will be a non-decision-making body and will operate in an advisory capacity to the Executive and other relevant committees or forums as necessary.   c)         Noted the proposed Advisory Group membership which will be maintained on political balance principles, as set out section 5 of the report.    d)        Delegated to the Executive Director for Place and Economy, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and the Executive Member for Planning and Economic Growth, to make minor amendments to the terms of reference as may be required from time to time.    Reasons for Recommendations:   i)          To provide a consultative forum with Members to support the progression of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan through to its adoption.    ii)         The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that the planning system should be genuinely plan-led. Succinct and up-to-date plans should provide a positive vision for the future of each area and a framework for addressing housing needs and other economic, social, and environmental priorities.    Alternative Options Considered - Options available to the Executive are to either do nothing or to establish a Local Plan Advisory Group. It is advised to establish the Group to provide an appropriate forum for informing the progression of the Local Plan, sharing information and providing the opportunity for raising and discussing issues in advance of submitting formal reports and engaging public consultation on draft documents via the formal decision-making process.

Date of Decision: August 12, 2025