Independent Examiner's final report and decision statement
The Audley Rural neighbourhood plan was submitted for examination in June 2024. We, with the agreement of the qualifying body, appointed John Slater BA (Hons) MRTPI DMS to independently examine the plan. We received the Examiner’s report on 10 March 2025:
The Examiner’s report recommended that the pan, subject to a number of modifications, should proceed to referendum. We, in liaison with the qualifying body (Audley Parish Council), has considered each of the recommendations made by the Examiner, and assessed what modifications need to be made the plan. The recommended modifications and our response are set out in the decision statement:
In summary, we are satisfied that, subject to the modifications being made, the plan meets the basic conditions and other legal requirements, and can proceed to referendum.