Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive -
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
N/A
Contact: Georgina Brownridge, Planning Officer Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 25/04/2024
Date of decision: 27/03/2024
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