Issue - meetings

Following the Great Staughton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum held on Thursday 4th September 2025, the Deputy Leader and Executive Councillor for Planning to present a report seeking approval to make the Great Staughton Neighbourhood Plan to enable it to become part of the Statutory Development Plan for Huntingdonshire.

Having regard to a report by the Chief Planning Officer (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) on the referendum of the Great Staughton Neighbourhood Plan held on 4th September 2025, the Executive Councillor for Planning acquainted Members with the results of the referendum with an overwhelming vote in favour of supporting the Neighbourhood Plan by a substantial margin.

In opening the debate, Councillor S Cawley spoke in support of the adoption of the Plan reflected upon the dedication of the community and parish council in bringing the plan to fruition. He further noted that the Plan would protection the rural charm, heritage and strong community spirit of the parish whilst embracing carefully managed growth and a focus on affordability of housing and the proposal of a new NHS facility. It was also observed that the Plan championed sustainability, climate resilience , protecting green spaces and habitats, promoting renewal energy and ensuring that development would respect the distinctive character of the village.

Whereupon and it having been duly proposed and seconded it was

RESOLVED

that the Great Staughton Neighbourhood Plan as attached at Appendix 1 to the report now submitted be adopted to become part of the Statutory Development Plan for Huntingdonshire with immediate effect.