Purpose

The Government is consulting on the rationale for implementing the new statutory build out information requirements and the power to decline to determine applications, including setting out the importance of build out and the government’s plan to improve build out transparency. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/implementing-measures-to-improve-build-out-transparency-technical-consultation
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.