Purpose

To consider an updated draft spatial strategy
for the Local Plan

Decision

1. 
Approve the publication of the Draft Basingstoke and Deane Local
Plan (2024- 2042): Updated Spatial Strategy for public consultation
(to be accompanied by associated Integrated Impact Assessment)
under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local
Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, for a minimum period of six
weeks in accordance with the council’s adopted Statement of
Community Involvement, commencing in November 2025.

 
2. 
Delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning and
Infrastructure to agree the final version of the Draft Basingstoke
and Deane Local Plan (2024-2042): Draft Updated Spatial Strategy
version for public consultation (including minor text, layout and
design changes as well as changes needed for clarification and for
consultation purposes), and other supporting material to be
produced for consultation purposes.