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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR – PLACE

To consider the result of the referendum for the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan and to formally “make” the Neighbourhood Plan so that it becomes part of the statutory development plan for North Hertfordshire. 

RESOLVED:

(1)         To note the result of the Referendum for the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan.

(2)         To approve that the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan 2024 – 2031 be “made” and become part of the statutory development plan for North Hertfordshire.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: As reported to Cabinet in June 2025, the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan has successfully been examined by an independent examiner and the subsequent Referendum, held in August was successful, with more than 50% of those voting in favour of the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan.

Audio recording – 25 minutes 52 seconds

Councillor Donna Wright, as Executive Member for Place, presented the report entitled ‘Codicote Neighbourhood Plan – Referendum’ and advised that:

·             The Referendum for the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan was held on 15 August.

·             534 voted “yes” and 57 voted “no” and 1 ballot paper was rejected.

·             There was a 20.63% turnout and 94% voted in favour of the plan.

·             Neighbourhood Plans were often made through delegated authority, however, as this covered two wards, it required consideration by Cabinet.

Councillor Donna Wright proposed and Councillor Tamsin Thomas seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED:

(1)         To note the result of the Referendum for the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan.

(2)         To approve that the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan 2024 – 2031 be “made” and become part of the statutory development plan for North Hertfordshire.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: As reported to Cabinet in June 2025, the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan has successfully been examined by an independent examiner and the subsequent Referendum, held in August was successful, with more than 50% of those voting in favour of the Codicote Neighbourhood Plan.