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RESOLVED:

(1)  
The Cabinet adopted the Sustainability SPD, attached as a
Supplementary Document to the agenda.

(2)  
That Cabinet delegated authority to the Service Director –
Regulatory, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning
and Transport, to make any minor non-material corrections
(including but not limited to cosmetic additions or presentational
alterations) to the adopted Sustainability SPD as considered
necessary for publication and publicity in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
 

(3)  
To support the recommendation in 2.1, Cabinet resolved to pursue
the preparation of a separate Parking and Transport SPD contrary to
the previous resolution to incorporate it into the Sustainability
SPD in July 2021.
 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

(1)  
To allow the Sustainability SPD to be adopted to support the
delivery of the policies in the adopted Local Plan and ensure the
securing of sustainable development in the District.

(2)  
To encourage higher standards of design quality and sustainability
across the District responding directly to the Council’s
pledges and ambitions as set out in the Climate Emergency and
Ecological Emergency declarations.