URL: https://uttlesford.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=824

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED to approve the following:   a.     the proposed financial and officer support for Neighbourhood Planning groups from UDC as described by this report, which consists of: i.                £5,000 grant to Larger Villages who are proposing non-strategic housing allocations (part of which will fund an SEA) ii.              ‘In-kind’ officer support (to an approximate value of £5,000 in officer time) for specific technical support to Larger Villages who are proposing non-strategic housing allocations iii.             General Officer advice/ support for the Larger Villages (as above) iv.             Half a day per week funding for the Rural Community Council for Essex (RCCE) to enable them to support up to six Smaller Villages (total £14,700 per annum) v.              General officer advice/ support for other communities who may wish to pursue Neighbourhood Planning, subject to availability of resources.   b.     A proposed hybrid approach Note to supporting Neighbourhood Planning with UDC Officers primarily supporting the Larger Villages who are proposing non-strategic housing allocations, and RCCE primarily supporting Smaller Villages), albeit with realistic limits for how many communities can be supported at any one time.   c.     To agree to the annual review of the Council’s approach/ protocol for supporting Neighbourhood Planning.

Date of Decision: January 15, 2026