Issue - meetings

To consider the making of the Ercall Magna Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member: Homes & Enforcement presented the report of the Director: Housing, Employment & Infrastructure. The report recommended the adoption of the Ercall Magna Neighbourhood Development Plan as the eighth Neighbourhood Development Plan in the Borough, reflecting the Councils commitment to engage local communities further in planning for development in their local areas.

The Ercall Magna Neighbourhood Development Plan was created by the Ercall Magna Parish Council and submitted to Telford and Wrekin Council in its capacity as the local planning authority. The plan was subject to a referendum in September 2023, and 76.08% of those who voted were in favour of the EMNDP being used to help decide the planning applications in the plan.

Cabinet Members thanked the residents of Ercall Magna for their engagement and noted the positive impact of working with communities to set plans for their local areas.

The Leader of the Conservative Group praised the residents of Ercall Magna for the high turn-out, stating that it was indicative of the high level of thought that goes into planning issues locally.

The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group welcomed the report and commended the high level of engagement from the Ercall Magna residents.

RESOLVED - that the creation of the Ercall Magna Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan for use in determining planning applications in relation to the area of Ercall Magna be approved.