Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 21, 2025

Purpose: To seek agreement from Cabinet to publish the Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046 and its supporting Sustainability Appraisal for public engagement.

Content: The Cabinet has   (1)  approved the contents of the Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046 for public engagement;   (2)  approved the contents of the Sustainability Appraisal of the Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046 for public engagement; and   (3)  granted delegated authority to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection to make any necessary typographical or other minor changes to the documents prior to their publication.

Reasons for the decision: Public engagement is an integral part of local plan preparation to ensure that when adopted the Local Plan reflects the aspirations and priorities of the community.   The recommendations are therefore:   ·  To approve the contents of the Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046 for public engagement. ·  To approve the contents of the Sustainability Appraisal of the Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046 for public engagement. ·  To grant delegated authority to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection to make any necessary typographical or other minor changes to the documents prior to their publication.  

Alternative options considered: N/A