Decision details

(Minute 57)

The report of the Assistant Director City Development was submitted, presenting to Members the draft ‘Neighbourhood Planning Protocol’. 

Executive welcomed the protocol which aimed to provide clarity for local communities, to establish a co-ordinated approach and to help manage resource implications. Members agreed that the process should be straightforward and accessible in line with the principle of devolving responsibility to local communities and were concerned to avoid any formalisation of the process that may deter communities from applying.  Nevertheless, should the number of applications increase significantly, the Chair undertook to bring the process back to Executive for review.

Executive resolved that:-

(1)        the adoption of the Neighbourhood Planning Protocol for Exeter City Council be agreed; and

(2)        in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Protocol, delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director City Development, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Development and Transport, to publicise applications for Areas and Forums, consider representations and to determine the applications.