Purpose

The purpose of
the Local Development Guide (LDG) is to provide information to
local planning authorities (LPAs), developers, and all stakeholders
on the types of infrastructure where Gloucestershire County Council
(GCC) may seek to secure funding to mitigate the impacts of the
proposed development; to make it acceptable in planning
terms.

The LDG needs to be periodically reviewed to ensure it reflects the
latest published national and local guidance. The existing LDG was
adopted in 2021 and there is a need to update the document to
ensure it remains fit for purpose protecting the wider public
interest.

Delegated authority is sought to launch an initial 8-week public
consultation on the draft LDG. Subject to any material changes
required in response to the representations received, a second
targeted consultation may be required to conclude the review
process. The aim is for the updated LDG to be adopted by Cabinet in
December 2024.
 
Any representations should
be sent to:
 
Name:  Ben Watts
Tel. no: 01452
426771
Email: ben.watts@gloucestershire.gov.uk 
By 5pm on 9th May
2024
 
 

Decision

In coming to this
decision I have given due and full
regard to the requirements of the public sector equality duty
contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the
Act”) by reference to the law itself and also the relevant
Equality Impact Assessment, which was prepared in accordance with
the requirements of the Act.

Having fully considered all the available information, I have
decided to reject the alternative options and take the recommended
decision to: Delegate authority to the Executive Director: Economy,
Environment and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Environment and Planning to:

a) Launch, hold, and assess representations received during an
8-week consultation on the draft Local Development Guide (2024),
from the 3 June 2024 to the 28 July 2024.

 b) Determine the need for a second
consultation on the draft updated Local Development Guide
(2024).

c) Launch, hold and assess
representations received during a second 4-week consultation on the
draft updated Local Development Guide (2024) in September 2024, if
deemed appropriate.