Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1)    That the draft policies of the emerging Trafford Local Plan (Regulation 18), Policies Map and supporting documents to go out to public consultation lasting not less than six weeks in accordance with the latest Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), be approved.   2)    That the draft Site Selection Methodology to go out to public consultation lasting not less than six weeks in accordance with the latest Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), be approved.   3)    That a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise being conducted during the same public consultation period lasting not less than six weeks, be approved.   4)    That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, to make any necessary minor amendments the draft policies of the emerging Trafford Local Plan, its supporting documents, the site selection methodology and/or the call for sites exercise prior to commencement of the public consultation.   5)    That it be noted that a second and separate public consultation will take place later in the year on the proposed land allocations and designations of the draft Local Plan.   6)    That it be noted that the final version of the Local Plan will be presented back to the Executive in early 2026 for approval for formal consultation (Regulation19) and submission to the Secretary of State.