Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan adopted

At Stratford-on-Avon's full Council meeting on 26 February, Members unanimously decided to 'make' (adopt) the Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan under Section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).  

The Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan is the seventh to be made in the District and is the culmination of four years work by the Parish Council, neighbourhood plan steering group and the local community, who should all be congratulated for their achievements.    

The Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Stratford-on-Avon District and will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications within the Parish of Wilmcote.  

Cllr Chris Saint, Leader of Stratford-on-Avon District Council said that: "Neighbourhood Plans reflect the desire of local communities to influence their development.  I welcome the opportunities being provided to local villages to influence development in their parishes."    

Voters in Wilmcote and Pathlow went to the polls on 30 November to respond to the question: question: "Do you want Stratford-on-Avon District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Wilmcote and Pathlow to help decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"   

The results were as follows:   

The number of votes cast in favour of YES was 351 (93.85%)   
The number of votes cast in favour of NO was 23 (6.15%)   

The turnout was 38.87%.      

The Council agreed the following recommendations:  

(1)  That the Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan be made/adopted with immediate effect with the consequence that it becomes part of the Development Plan for Stratford-on-Avon District

(2)  That Council congratulates the Wilmcote and Pathlow Neighbourhood Development Plan Team on their work in the report to be presented to Council.