What is Neighbourhood Planning?

Our Neighbourhood Plan cannot prevent development but it can set out what type of development is appropriate and where it should be situated.

Neighbourhood Plans have a statutory status, which means that any decisions made on planning applications by Harborough District Council would need to take the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan into consideration.

Our Plan will ensure that the needs, views and priorities of our local community are fully considered when assessing future planning applications and proposed developments within our area.

Why does it matter?

Neighbourhood planning is a process designed to enable local communities to influence development and planning within the area in which they live and work.

In this context development doesn't just mean more houses, but includes planning for shops, businesses, community facilities and transport. Neighbourhood planning enables people to help shape the place in which they live.

Harborough District Council

Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan –

Final Decision Statement

1. Summary

1.1. Following a positive referendum result Harborough District Council is publishing its decision to 'make' Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan part of Harborough District Councils Development Plan in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

2. Background

2.1. Dunton Bassett Parish Council, as the qualifying body successfully applied for the Parish of Dunton Bassett to be designated as Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Area, under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012), which came into force in April 2012. On 2 March 2018 Harborough District Council approved the designation of the entire parish as Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Area in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012) Part 2, Regulation 5A.

2.2. Following the submission of Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan Examination Version to the Council, the plan was publicised and comments were invited from the public and stakeholders. The consultation period closed on 11 May 2022.

2.3. The Council, with the agreement of the Qualifying Body, appointed an independent examiner, Mr John Slater, to review whether the changes to the Plan were significant as to change the nature of the Plan. The Examiner determined that an examination and referendum would be required. The examiner considered the changes against the Basic Conditions and considered that a public hearing was required to examine certain issues more thoroughly.

2.4. The hearing took place on 11 October 2022 in Dunton Bassett Village Hall and was an opportunity for the Examiner to receive oral evidence on a limited number of questions.

2.5. A number of invitees were asked to appear at the hearing. Invitees included:

Dunton Bassett Parish Council

Harborough District Council

Aitchison-Raffety

Richborough Estates

Leicestershire County Council (Highways)

Historic England

Historic England declined to attend the hearing but sent a written response.

2.6. The Final Examiners report concluded that with modifications and a final determination issued by the District Council regarding the requirement for a Strategic Environmental Assessment, that the Neighbourhood Plan meets the Basic Conditions set out in the legislation and should proceed to a Neighbourhood Planning referendum.

2.7. A referendum was held on 29 June 2023 and a 'yes' vote was returned with 112 out of 136 persons that voted, voting 'to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Dunton Bassett to help it decide planning applications inthe Neighbourhood area.'

2.8. Paragraph 38A (4)(a) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended, the Neighbourhood Planning (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 and the Neighbourhood Planning (General) and Development Management Procedure (Amendment) Regulations 2016 requires that the Council must 'make' the Neighbourhood Plan within 8 weeks if more than half of those voting have voted in favour of the plan.

2.9. The council are not subject to this duty if the making of the plan would breach, or would otherwise be incompatible with, any EU obligation or any of the Convention rights (within the meaning of the Human Rights Act 1998).

3. Decision and Reasons

3.1. With the Examiner's recommended modifications Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan meets the basic conditions set out in paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 48 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, is compatible with EU obligations and the Convention rights and complies with relevant provision made by or under Section 38A and B of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended.

3.2. The referendum held on 29 June 2023 met the requirements of the Localism Act 2011; it was held in the Parish of Dunton Bassett and posed the question:

'Do you want Harborough District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Dunton Bassett to help it decide planning applications in the Neighbourhood area?'

3.3. The count took place on 29 June 2023 and greater than 50% of those who voted were in favour of the Plan being used to help decide planning applications in the plan area. The results of the referendum were:

3.4. Harborough District Council has assessed that the Plan, including its preparation, does not breach, and would not otherwise be incompatible with, any EU obligation or any Convention rights (within the meaning of the Human Rights Act 1998).

3.5. In accordance with the Regulations and the Council's scheme of delegation Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan is 'made' and planning applications in the Parish must be considered against Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Development Plan, as well as existing planning policy, such as the Harborough District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework and Guidance.

1. 4. Where to view this Decision Notice

4.1. The decision notice may be viewed at:

Harborough District Council

The Symington Building

Adam and Eve Street

Market Harborough

LE16 7AG

Open - Mon/Tues/Thu/Fri: 8.45am - 5pm. Wed: 9.30am - 5pm

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

DUNTON BASSETT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN DECISION STATEMENT

1. Summary

1.1 Following an Independent Examination, Harborough District Council now confirms that the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan will proceed to a Neighbourhood Planning Referendum

on 29 June 2023

1.2 This decision statement can be viewed at:

Harborough District Council Offices

The Symington Building,

Adam & Eve Street,

Market Harborough
Leicestershire

LE16 7AG

Open - Mon/Tues/Thu/Fri: 8.45am - 5pm. Wed: 9.30am - 5pm

All Saints Church, Dunton Bassett, LE17 5JY

Broughton Astley Library, Main Street Broughton Astley

Lutterworth Library, George Street, Lutterworth

2. Background

2.1 On 14 February 2018 Dunton Bassett Parish Council, as the Qualifying Body, applied for the Dunton Bassett Parish to be designated as a Neighbourhood Area for the purpose of preparing a neighbourhood plan. On 2 March 2018 Harborough District Council approved the designation of the entire parish as the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Area.

2.2 The application was for the entire Parish of Dunton Bassett and Regulation 5A of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) and Development Management Procedure (Amendment) Regulations 2016 applies, hence a six week consultation was not required.

2.3 Dunton Bassett Parish Council as the Qualifying Body submitted the plan to the Council on 31 January 2022. A six week consultation period was held ending on 11 May 2022.

2.4 The Council, with the agreement of the Qualifying Body, appointed an independent examiner, Mr John Slater, to examine the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan.

2.5 The Examiner determined that not all the issues raised at Regulation 16 consultation could not be resolved through written representations and that a public hearing was required. The public hearing was held in Dunton Bassett village hall on 11 October 2022. Details of the public hearing can be found here.

2.3 The Examiner's Report concludes that, subject to making the modifications proposed by the Examiner, the Neighbourhood Plan meets the Basic Conditions set out in the legislation and should proceed to a Neighbourhood Planning referendum

3. Decision and Reasons

3.1 After careful consideration the Director for Planning and Regeneration has agreed that all the Examiner's recommended modifications should be accepted and that the amended Neighbourhood Plan should proceed to a referendum.

3.2 The modifications proposed by the examiner have been made to secure that the draft plan meets all the statutory requirements including the basic conditions test. Appendix A of the decision statement sets out these modifications and the action to be taken in respect of each of them.

3.3 The Examiner also confirms that the area of the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan as designated by Harborough District Council on 2nd March 2018 is the appropriate area for the referendum to be held and the area for the referendum does not need to be extended.

3.4 The District Council agrees with the Examiner's recommendation that there is no reason to extend the Neighbourhood Plan area for the purpose of holding the referendum.

3.5 The Examiner has concluded that with the specified modifications the Plan meets the basic conditions and other relevant legal requirements. The District Council concurs with this view and that the Plan complies with the provision made by or under sections 38A and 38B of the 2004 Act. Therefore, to meet the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 a referendum which poses the question

'Do you want Harborough District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Dunton Bassett to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?'

will be held in the Parish of Dunton Bassett.

The date on which the referendum will take place is agreed as 29 June 2023

Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan - Examination

Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan - Examination

Submission of Neighbourhood Plan

Notice is given that the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted by Dunton Bassett Parish Council to Harborough District Council for examination.

Information can be found at

https://www.harborough.gov.uk/consultation

In accordance with the regulations, the following documents have been submitted for examination:

• A copy of the Dunton Bassett Neighbourhood Plan proposal;
• A map of the parish of Dunton Bassett to which the plan relates;
• A Statement of Public Consultation; and
• A Basic Conditions Statement.

For more information and the Neighbourhood Plan evidence base please visit:

https://www.duntonbassettparishcouncil.org.uk/neighbourhood-plan.html

Making Representations

A six week consultation on the proposed Neighbourhood Plan is now underway running from 30 March to 11 May 2022. Representations on the Plan Proposal are welcome and must be submitted to Harborough District Council on the submission forms provided (eform and print version ) no later than 11 May 2022 as follows:

• by email to duntonbassettnp@harborough.gov.uk ; or
• by post to Strategic Planning, Harborough District Council, The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AG

The submitted documents can be viewed online by selecting the relevant links above. Alternatively hard copies of the documents can be inspected at:

• All Saints, Church Lane, Dunton Bassett LE17 5JX (10am to 3pm)
• Broughton Astley Library, Main Street, Broughton Astley
• Lutterworth Library, George Street, Lutterworth
• Market Harborough Library, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough
• Concierge, The Symington Building, Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough , LE16 7LT

(Please note that opening times vary and access may be restricted for social distancing. Please call the venue before travelling)

Record details

https://m.facebook.com/DuntonBassettNP/?tsid=0.1857103905539046&source=result