Introduction and Background 3 East Coker Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2028 3 The Independent Examiner 4 The Scope of the Examination 4 The Basic Conditions 5 Approach to the Examination 6 Planning Policy Context 6 Submitted Documents 7 Site Visit 7 Written Representations with or without Public 7 Hearing Modifications 8 Procedural Compliance and Human Rights 8 Qualifying Body and Neighbourhood Plan Area 8 Plan Period 8 Neighbourhood Plan Preparation and Consultation 8 Development and Use of Land 9 Excluded Development 9 Human Rights 9 Compliance with the Basic Conditions 10 EU Obligations 10 Main Issues 10 Introduction 11 Issue 1 housing, employment, and community 12 – services and facilities 2 the built and natural environment 21 – Issue 3 local green spaces 26 – Issue 4 traffic, transport and infrastructure 28 – Conclusions 29 Summary 29 The Referendum and its Area 29 Overview 29 Appendix: Modifications 31 Main Findings - Executive Summary From my examination of the East Coker 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:
Introduction and Background 3 East Coker Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2028 3 The Independent Examiner 4 The Scope of the Examination 4 The Basic Conditions 5 Approach to the Examination 6 Planning Policy Context 6 Submitted Documents 7 Site Visit 7 Written Representations with or without Public Hearing 7 Modifications 8 Procedural Compliance and Human Rights 8 Qualifying Body and Neighbourhood Plan Area 8 Plan Period 8 Neighbourhood Plan Preparation and Consultation 8 Development and Use of Land 9 Excluded Development 9 Human Rights 9 Compliance with the Basic Conditions 10 EU Obligations 10 Main Issues 10 Introduction 11 Issue 1 – housing, employment, and community services and facilities 12 2 – the built and natural environment 21 Issue 3 – local green spaces 26 Issue 4 – traffic, transport and infrastructure 28 Conclusions 29 Summary 29 The Referendum and its Area 29 Overview 29 Appendix: Modifications 31 Main Findings - Executive Summary From my examination of the East Coker 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: