Decision details

A report was presented to Council which sought agreement to consult on the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Pre-Submission Modification, Sustainability Appraisal Addendum and supporting documents, and also sought agreement for subsequent submission of the DPD to the Secretary of State for Examination in Public. Members mentioned the lengthy process and in response the Leader highlighted the significant national changes since the adoption of the Core Strategy which had impacted on speed of progress of the document, including the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework and abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies. The Leader thanked members for their comments and the time they had given to the process. It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Bill and unanimously

RESOLVED –

(i)            Publication of the pre-submission modifications of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD and sustainability appraisal including addendum be approved;

(ii)           The submission of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD including modifications, sustainability appraisal including addendum, statement of consultation responses and supporting documents to the Secretary of State for Examination in Public following analysis of the representations received during the consultation period be approved.