Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Environment and Place) in response to a Notice of Motion concerning the building on the Green Belt and Open Spaces referred by Council on 12 December 2024.   Resolved:   1. That the notice of motion titled ‘Building on the Green Belt and Open Spaces’, be noted.   2. That resolution 1 of the Notice Of Motion be taken forward in respect of the Council confirming its objection to the development of Green Belt land South of Hadleigh in Castle Point.   3. That it be noted that resolution 2 of the notice of motion, namely the decision to allocate or not allocate sites for development, including those comprising greenfield land, open space and/or Green Belt, in Southend must be made as part of the Local Plan process.   Reasons for decision:   To respond to the Notice of Motion.   Other options:   None.   Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in. Cabinet Member: Cllr Anne Jones