This report seeks consideration of an application for a Neighbourhood Area Designation submitted by Stokesley Parish Council.

In accepting the recommendation, the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Stokesley Parish will be agreed and publicised as necessary and Government Grant Funding will be passed to Stokesley Parish Council to cover their submitted costs of plan preparation up to £3,000.

The Localism Act 2011 provided a new statutory regime for Neighbourhood Planning.  Regulations came into force on 6 April 2012 making legal provisions in relation to that regime and a first step in the process was the designation of a Neighbourhood Area.  This report sought consideration of the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Stokesley.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 for Neighbourhood Planning.

THE DECISION:

That:

(1)     the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for Stokesley parish be agreed and the necessary information publicised; and

(2)     Government grant funding be passed on to Stokesley Parish Council to cover their submitted costs of plan preparation up to £3,000.