Decision details

The reason for the decision is to approve the Determination Statement which screens the Saddleworth Neighbourhood Plan to determine whether a Strategic Environmental Assessment is required. Appendix 1 contains the Determination Statement.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve the Determination Statement and send a copy to each of the statutory bodies and publicise in line with the regulations. This will ensure that the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations are met, which will inform whether Basic Conditions are met when the plan is inspected. Approving the statement will also demonstrate the council is fulfilling its statutory duty to advise and assist.

Option 1 - To approve the Determination Statement and send a copy to each of the statutory bodies and publicise in line with the regulations. This will ensure that the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations are met, which will inform whether Basic Conditions are met when the plan is inspected. Approving the statement will also demonstrate the council is fulfilling its statutory duty to advise and assist.

Option 2 – To not approve the Final Determination Statement and send a copy to each of the statutory bodies and publicise in line with the regulations. This will mean that the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations are not met. The Plan would not be able to meet necessary conditions tested at examination without a screening. Oldham Council has a statutory duty to advise and assist.

Option 2 – To not approve the Final Determination Statement and send a copy to each of the statutory bodies and publicise in line with the regulations. This will mean that the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations are not met. The Plan would not be able to meet necessary conditions tested at examination without a screening. Oldham Council has a statutory duty to advise and assist.

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