Council considered a report by the Head of Place, Property and Regeneration (circulated previously) regarding the Making of the Braunton Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Spear declared an other registerable interest (disclosed for transparency reasons only) as a Member of the Braunton Neighbourhood Steering Group.

It was moved by Councillor Spear and seconded by Councillor Worden that the recommendations be adopted.

RESOLVED that in respect of the Braunton Neighbourhood Plan that:

(a)   the referendum results of 7 September 2023, where 90% of those who voted were in favour of the Braunton Neighbourhood Plan be noted;

(b)   the Council formally “make” the Braunton Neighbourhood Plan that was subject to referendum on 7 September 2023 as part of the statutory development plan for North Devon District Council; and

(c)   the publication and circulation of the Decision Statement (draft as detailed in appendix 2) be delegated to the Head of Place, Property and Regeneration.