Purpose

The Government is consulting on options for reforming site thresholds within the planning system. This would introduce a gradated approach, with 3 separate thresholds: minor, medium and major. The paper explores how different site sizes should be treated within the planning system and proposes streamlining disproportionate requirements on small and medium sites, while maintaining and strengthening requirements on major development. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/planning-reform-working-paper-reforming-site-thresholds
Officers have drafted a response to the consultation setting out how the proposals will impact Tendring District Council.

Decision

To respond formally on behalf of TDC to the Government’s consultation.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - To respond formally on behalf of TDC to the Government’s consultation.
Option 2 - Do not respond to the Government consultation. However, it is important that the Council's views are considered as part of this consultation.