Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Chair of the Corporate Performance Panel had that agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.15 that this decision of Cabinet on 20 March 2025 cannot be called in.     RECOMMENDED:  1)       To note the outcome of the Inspectors report into the Examination of the Local Plan (Appendices 1 and 2 to this report). 2)              That the Council adopts the Local Plan as per the Inspectors Report, 21 February 2025, (appendix 1 to this report) incorporating the Main Modifications (as shown in appendix 2 to this report). A version of this Plan and the accompanying Policies Map are contained within appendix 3.   3)              That Council notes that all policies of the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Core Strategy (2011) and the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan (2016) (the current Local Plan, for the period 2001-2026) will be superseded by the new Local Plan, upon adoption.   4)              That the Assistant Director for Environment and Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, be authorised to make any non-material updates and drafting changes to the Local Plan. This includes the Additional (minor) Modifications published alongside the Main Modifications.   Reason for Decision   To enable the Borough Council to adopt the Local Plan and therefore ensure that the Borough Council has an up-to-date Local Plan in place. This will then be used in the planning decision making process.