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.

Content

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.