Decision details

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED:

    i.                  To note the new Local Plan’s positive and rapid progress through the statutory independent examination in public process;

   ii.                  To note and welcome the Inspectors’ Post-Hearing Letter/ communication, particularly in respect of the scope and content of the necessary Main Modifications, and the anticipated timetable for the remainder of the examination process and the path towards adoption;

  iii.                  To commend to Full Council that the proposed Main Modifications to the new Local Plan, and its accompanying Integrated Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment be released for public consultation.

 iv.                  To agree to a further recommendation that allows for the correction of minor errors.  Accordingly, to delegate to the Director of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning, powers to undertake any non- material amendments as necessary to the relevant documents in advance of their publication for consideration by Full Council (11 February 2025), and subsequently for the purpose of consultation.