Purpose

* To brief members on some changes to
Government planning policy
* To agree an updated Local Development Scheme (LDS) as required by
the Deputy Prime Minister within 12 weeks of the publication of the
NPPF, i.e. by no later than 6 March 2025.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
-

(a)          
Noted the Government’s recent planning
reforms;

(b)         
Agreed to the publication of a new draft Local
Development Scheme as required by Government to a deadline of 6
March 2025;

(c)         
Delegated authority to the Director of Planning
& Transport to prepare a PID (Planning Initiation Document) and
notice to commence plan making immediately in Spring 2025;
and

(d)         
Delegated authority to the Director of Planning
& Transport for a ‘call for sites’ to be commenced
in Spring 2025.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council
Reason
Government policy