The Strategic Planning Manager presented the report on the Marden Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 17A, which presented the findings of the Independent Examiner and asked the Committee to agree to the Marden Neighbourhood Plan moving on to referendum stage.  The decision on whether to go to referendum needed to be made within 5 weeks of receipt of the Independent Examiner’s report.

The Committee commended Marden Parish Council for the work done to reach this stage and supported the document going forwards to referendum.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The modifications to the Marden Neighbourhood Development Plan as set out in the examiner’s report be agreed;

2.  The two minor modifications agreed with Marden Parish Council, as set out in paragraph 2.10 of the report be agreed; and

3.  The Marden Neighbourhood Development Plan proceed to local referendum.