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Recommendation for the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review to Proceed to Referendum
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 112)
112 Recommendation for the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review to Proceed to Referendum 
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Lead Member – Councillor David Walker, Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead Officer – Eddie West, Planning Policy and Strategy Manager
Additional documents:
- Appendix 1_Much Wenlock NDP Review_Examiner's report_Final draft-11122025 1215, item 112
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- Appendix 2_Much Wenlock NDP Review_Schedule of Modifications-11122025 1215, item 112
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- Appendix 3_Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review_Referendum Version_showing tracked changes-11122025 1216, item 112
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Decision:
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet agreed:
1. The Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review meets the ‘Basic Conditions’ and all the other legal requirements as summarised in the Independent Examiner’s Report, subject to the modifications proposed in the Schedule of Modifications (Appendix 2)
2. The required modifications be agreed, and that the final ‘referendum’ version of Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review (Appendix 3) proceed to local referendum.
3. The referendum area be that as defined as the designated area to which the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review relates.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Planning presented the report seeking cabinet approval to proceed to a local referendum on the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan review, noting the plan had undergone consultation, drafting, and independent examination, with positive feedback from the examiner.
Councillor Thomas, as Shropshire Councillor, Mayor of Much Wenlock, and Chair of the Steering Group, urged approval, emphasising the plan’s balance between preserving heritage and enabling vibrant, practical development. He highlighted extensive community involvement and the plan’s alignment with Shropshire’s Local Plan.
The Cabinet expressed support for communities planning their own futures, noting the challenge for smaller parishes to undertake such work.
RESOLVED:
That Cabinet agreed:
1. The Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review meets the ‘Basic Conditions’ and all the other legal requirements as summarised in the Independent Examiner’s Report, subject to the modifications proposed in the Schedule of Modifications (Appendix 2)
2. The required modifications be agreed, and that the final ‘referendum’ version of Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review (Appendix 3) proceed to local referendum.
3. The referendum area be that as defined as the designated area to which the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review relates.