The Planning Policy Officer introduced the report and highlighted that the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan had been subject to referendum on 6 May 2021; 92% of the votes received were in favour of the plan.

In accordance with the agreed Neighbourhood Planning Protocol, it was proposed that a recommendation be made to full Council.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The result of the referendum held on 6 May 2021 on the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan, be noted; and

2.  Council be recommended to make the Lenham Neighbourhood Plan