A discussion about the value of the Neighbourhood Plan to the community will take place at the next meeting of the Full Parish Council, given that its impact on planning decisions has proved to be limited.
Councillor Simon Jocelyn will explain that, since May 2022, the Parish Council has made 39 recommendations of refusal for planning permission, but only 8 of these were actually refused by South Cambridgeshire District Council planners.
Councillors will be asked to vote to suspend additional work on an update to the current Neighbourhood Plan but review this within no more than one year.
Other items on the agenda include:
- Review and approval of a donations policy and a grants policy
- To approve spending on Community Facilities projects, including Kay Hitch Way community Centre, Saint Andrews Centre and Salvation Army Hall.
- To approve obtaining quotes from surveyors for an updated Recreation Ground Masterplan
- Arrangements for the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 12 May 2025
The meeting of the Full Council will take place on Monday 17 March in the Community Room at the Rec, starting at 7.30pm. All Histon & Impington residents are invited to attend to listen to the debates, and any resident wishing to address the meeting should contact the office to request a slot. Email clerk@hisimp-pc.gov.uk For more details, see the Full Council agenda pack here.
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