Consideration of the plan

An independent examiner, Christopher Collison BA (Hons) MBA MRTPI MIED IHBC, has been appointed to examine the Hurn Neighbourhood Plan.

As part of the examination of the plan, the examiner must consider whether the plan meets basic conditions and satisfies legal requirements. The plan must:

• have regard to national planning policies and guidance
• contribute to achieving sustainable development
• be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan
• be compatible with European Union law and human rights obligations, and
• not breach the requirements of Chapter 8 of Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

The examiner will provide a review of the plan and make recommendations in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act and related regulations.

The examiner wrote his initial procedural letter to us and Hurn Parish Council on 16 May 2024.

Hurn Parish Council wrote to the examiner on 5 June 2024.

The examiner wrote to us seeking clarification of matters on 11 July 2024.

Hurn Parish Council wrote to the examiner on 11 July (see also attached listed buildings report).

We submitted a joint BCP Council and Hurn Parish Council response to the examiner on 24 July 2024.

Examiner’s Report – August 2024

On 9 August 2024, Mr Christopher Collison BA (Hons) MBA MRTPI MIED IHBC, issued his examination report on the submitted Hurn Neighbourhood Plan. The scope of the examination is set out in paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) (‘the 1990 Act’).

The examiner has concluded that subject to policy modifications set out in his report, the plan meets basic conditions.

He has also concluded that the plan has been prepared and submitted for examination by a qualifying body and has been prepared for an area properly designated, specifies the plan period is 2022-2028, and that the policies relate to the development and use of land for a designated neighbourhood area.

The examiner has recommended that the plan, once modified, can proceed to referendum, on the basis that it has met all the relevant basic and legal requirements.