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Implementation of the Local Plan: Update on Progress
Meeting: 15/04/2020 - Cabinet (Item 110)
110 Implementation of the Local Plan: Update on Progress PDF 409 KB
(Planning Services) To consider the attached report (C-034-2019-20).
Additional documents:
- C-034- EIA - Masterplan update, item 110 PDF 260 KB
- C-034- Appendix 1 Masterplan and Concept Frameworks, item 110 PDF 130 KB
- C-034- Appendix 2 - Allocated Sites, item 110 PDF 149 KB
- C-034 -Appendix 3 - Non Allocated Sites, item 110 PDF 187 KB
- C-034 - Appendix 4 - Quality Review Panel, item 110 PDF 130 KB
- Webcast for Implementation of the Local Plan: Update on Progress
Decision:
(1) That the progress of Masterplans and Concept Frameworks, including the use of Planning Performance Agreements and the progress of other proposals at pre-application and application stage, be noted.
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Planning Services, Cllr J Philip, presented a report updating the Cabinet on the progress made with the implementation of the Local Plan.
Cllr J Philip reminded the Cabinet that, following the Cabinet meeting in October 2018 which agreed the governance arrangements for the implementation of the Local Plan, the Implementation Team had made a commitment to provide members with regular updates on the progress of Masterplans and Concept Frameworks within the District to ensure that members were kept fully up to date.
Cllr J Philip reported that, although there had been a delay in the securing the adoption of the Local Plan, the strategic sites were progressing well and were currently on track to meet the delivery of housing noted within the Housing Implementation Strategy Update 2019 (see EB410A and EB410B). The Council was also continuing to work proactively to identify an interim approach to address the backlog of planning applications held in abeyance following the advice from Natural England, pending completion of the additional Habitats Regulations Assessment. Counsel’s advice was awaited on the lawfulness of any proposed interim approach.
Cllr S Murray commented that local residents were appreciating the retained green space at Jessel Green for exercise during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Decision:
(1) That the progress of Masterplans and Concept Frameworks, including the use of Planning Performance Agreements and the progress of other proposals at pre-application and application stage, be noted.
Reasons for Decision:
To ensure that Members were kept fully up to date on the progress of Masterplans and Concept Frameworks and other major proposals being promoted within the District.
Other Options Considered and Rejected:
To not update members on the progress with the implementation of the Local Plan; however, that would be contrary to the commitment made by the Implementation Team on 18 October 2018.