Examination

 

The Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan was examined by an Independent Examiner, appointed by Westminster City Council, to ensure that it meets the basic conditions and other requirements for a Neighbourhood Plan as set out by law.

The executive summary of the Examiner’s report, issued 8th December 2023, was as follows:

From my examination of the Belgravia Neighbourhood Plan (the Plan) and its supporting documentation including the representations made, I have concluded that subject to the policy modifications set out in this report, the Plan meets the Basic Conditions.

I have also concluded that:

  • The Plan has been prepared and submitted for examination by a qualifying body – Belgravia Neighbourhood Forum;
  • The Plan has been prepared for an area properly designated – Belgravia Neighbourhood Area, shown on Figure 2.1 in the Plan;
  • The Plan specifies the period to which it is to take effect – 2023-2040; and
  • The policies relate to the development and use of land for a designated neighbourhood area.

I recommend that the Plan, once modified, proceeds to referendum on the basis that it has met all the relevant legal requirements.

I have considered whether the referendum area should extend beyond the designated area to which the Plan relates and have concluded that it should not.

The Examiner’s Report and other documents relating to the examination may be seen here.