Decision details

To outline the changes in legislation impacting on the Housing and Planning services resulting from the Housing and Planning Act 2016, including capacity and resource implications

1.     That the contents of the report be approved.

2.     That the additional workload arising from new responsibilities which impact on planning and development control be considered within the 2017/18 budget process be approved.

3.     That, in accordance with current policy, planning applications proposing Starter Homes in advance of formal government guidance being issued and enacted be resisted and for current policy to apply with regard to affordable homes.