Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 13, 2025

Purpose: To adopt the NN Local Development Scheme, setting out a revised timetable for the preparation of the Council's planning policy documents

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive approved the North Northamptonshire Local Development Scheme (LDS) for adoption.     Reasons for Recommendations – To agree a timetable for the programme of plans identified in the LDS; and to ensure the Council meets its legal obligation to publish and maintain an up-to-date LDS, to meet its requirements as a local planning authority.   To ensure the Council meets its obligation under Section 15(1) of Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, to publish an up-to-date LDS to meet its requirement as a Local Planning Authority.   Alternative Options Considered – It is a statutory obligation for the Council to publish and maintain an up-to-date LDS, as such the Council needs to adopt a revised LDS. The Executive could, if it was minded to do so, ask officers to review the timeframes and present a further revision of the LDS in due course