Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 5, 2025

Purpose: * To brief members on some changes to Government planning policy * To agree an updated Local Development Scheme (LDS) as required by the Deputy Prime Minister within 12 weeks of the publication of the NPPF, i.e. by no later than 6 March 2025.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet: - (a)           Noted the Government’s recent planning reforms; (b)          Agreed to the publication of a new draft Local Development Scheme as required by Government to a deadline of 6 March 2025; (c)          Delegated authority to the Director of Planning & Transport to prepare a PID (Planning Initiation Document) and notice to commence plan making immediately in Spring 2025; and (d)          Delegated authority to the Director of Planning & Transport for a ‘call for sites’ to be commenced in Spring 2025. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council Reason Government policy