Residents in Pool-in-Wharfedale have voted in favour of the Pool-in-Wharfedale Neighbourhood Plan being used to help determine planning applications in the area.
On Thursday 9 October, a referendum was held in the Pool-in-Wharfedale Neighbourhood Area. The referendum asked the question:
Do you want Leeds City Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Pool-in-Wharfedale to help decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?
The results of the referendum are as follows:
| Votes recorded | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of votes cast 'Yes' | 515 | 97.17% |
| Number of votes cast 'No' | 15 | 2.83% |
| Electorate | 1799 |
| Turnout | 29.63% |
| Spoilt ballots | 3 |
Neighbourhood plan documents
You can download relevant documents below:
- The referendum version of the neighbourhood plan is available to view for further information.
- The Neighbourhood Area Plan
Pool-in-Wharfedale Designated Neighbourhood Plan Area
In accordance with Section 3 of the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017, the Pool-in-Wharfedale Neighbourhood Plan is to be considered "made" and part of the development plan for the purposes of determining planning applications.
The council must still formally make the plan, and further details will be published in due course.
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The report of the Independent Examiner into the draft Neighbourhood Plan
A report from an Independent Examiner into the draft neighbourhood plan
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A summary of letters and emails sent to the council about the neighbourhood plan during the independent examination.
A summary of representations submitted to the Independent Examiner
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A decision statement of the local planning authority’s satisfaction that the neighbourhood plan meets the basic conditions specified by statute and complies with the provision made by or under Section 38A and 38B of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
