Decision

(1)     That approval be given to the Draft Sandwell Local Plan (Appendix A), Sustainability Appraisal Reports and consultation material for consultation commencing on 6 November 2023 for 6 weeks.

(2)     That Cabinet authorises the Director - Regeneration & Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration & WMCA, be authorised to make minor and other necessary amendments, if required, to the Draft Sandwell Local Plan and its associated documents prior to the start of public consultation to enable effective consultation to be undertaken.

(3)     That a further report be presented to Cabinet summarising key issues raised during the consultation be submitted to a future meeting to inform preparation of the Publication of the Sandwell Local Plan under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.