Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose: To consider the Cherwell Local Plan Review (Proposed Submission Draft)

Content: Resolved   (1)          That, having considered and noted the comments made by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meetings on 12 November 2024 and 4 December 2024 (reconvening of adjourned 26 November 2024 meeting) the following change be made to paragraph 8.5. of the Proposed Local Plan:   “ We need to carefully manage development pressures in the interest of seeking housing delivery which benefits local communities, does not lead to unacceptable pressure on local infrastructure including health care facilities which must meet the needs of our rural communities, and can be supported by sustainable and active travel options and which does not cause damage to the environment that makes our rural areas attractive and distinctive.”   (2)          That the Proposed Cherwell Local Plan 2042 (Appendix 1 to the report), as amended by Appendix 9 to the report and resolution (1) above, be approved for the purpose of inviting representations under Regulations 19 and 20 of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).   (3)          That it be agreed that the Assistant Director – Planning and Development be authorised to approve the final presentation of the Plan and to make any necessary minor administrative amendments and corrections to it prior to formal publication and in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development.   (4)          That it be agreed that the Assistant Director – Planning and Development be authorised to publish any necessary supporting documents, including an Infrastructure Delivery Plan, and other background papers in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development.