Issue - meetings

To provide a verbal update on the latest position in relation to the five year housing land supply.

The Scrutiny Commission was updated on the five year housing land supply. It was noted that all members had been sent the current position (4.46 years supply) and annual report which had been finalised since preparation of the agenda. During discussion, the following points were raised:

·         An application for Earl Shilton SUE was expected in October

·         The impact of the government’s planning reforms was currently unknown

·         The importance of infrastructure to enable development

·         Current difficulties in relation to inflation and lack of materials which made it difficult for builders to start work

·         The importance of supporting the neighbourhood planning process.