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Resolved to Recommend:

1.     That the key issues raised through consultation on the Main Modifications to the Site Allocations DPD, and associated changes to the Policies Map, set out in the Report of Representations (Annex 1 of the report to Cabinet) be noted.

2.     That the content of the final Report received from the Planning Inspector into the Site Allocations DPD examination (Annex 2 of the report to Cabinet) be noted.

3.    that the Pre-Submission Site Allocations DPD (Written Statement and Map Book) incorporating Focused Changes (January 2016), as amended by main and minor modifications (Annex 3(a) and (b) of this report, in accordance with Regulation 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) Regulations 2012) be adopted;

4.    that an updated version of the Policies Map to reflect (3) above be published

5.     that the Assistant Director - Planning, Development and Regeneration to authorise:

(a)   any  necessary minor and non-consequential changes to the Site Allocations (Written Statement and Map Book) and associated Policies Map prior to publication; 

(b)   the Adoption Statement for the Site Allocations  in accordance with the planning regulations be published; and

(c)   the final version of the Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (Annex 4 of this report), in accordance with environmental protection legislation be agreed.

6.     That the finalised master plans for the six Local Allocations (Annexes 5(a) to (f) of this report), as Supplementary Planning Documents and authorise the Assistant Director - Planning, Development and Regeneration to make any  necessary minor and non-consequential changes to these documents prior to publication be adopted

7.     That the Policy Advice Note (May 2017) (Annex 6 of this report) be agreed for publication on the Council’s website, and the Assistant Director – Planning, Development and Regeneration be authorised to update and amend this Note as necessary and to reflect discussion at Cabinet.

Decision

Resolved to Recommend:

1.     That the key issues raised through consultation on the Main Modifications to the Site Allocations DPD, and associated changes to the Policies Map, set out in the Report of Representations (Annex 1 of the report to Cabinet) be noted.

2.     That the content of the final Report received from the Planning Inspector into the Site Allocations DPD examination (Annex 2 of the report to Cabinet) be noted.

3.    that the Pre-Submission Site Allocations DPD (Written Statement and Map Book) incorporating Focused Changes (January 2016), as amended by main and minor modifications (Annex 3(a) and (b) of this report, in accordance with Regulation 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) Regulations 2012) be adopted;

4.    that an updated version of the Policies Map to reflect (3) above be published

5.     that the Assistant Director - Planning, Development and Regeneration to authorise:

(a)   any  necessary minor and non-consequential changes to the Site Allocations (Written Statement and Map Book) and associated Policies Map prior to publication; 

(b)   the Adoption Statement for the Site Allocations  in accordance with the planning regulations be published; and

(c)   the final version of the Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement (Annex 4 of this report), in accordance with environmental protection legislation be agreed.

6.     That the finalised master plans for the six Local Allocations (Annexes 5(a) to (f) of this report), as Supplementary Planning Documents and authorise the Assistant Director - Planning, Development and Regeneration to make any  necessary minor and non-consequential changes to these documents prior to publication be adopted

7.     That the Policy Advice Note (May 2017) (Annex 6 of this report) be agreed for publication on the Council’s website, and the Assistant Director – Planning, Development and Regeneration be authorised to update and amend this Note as necessary and to reflect discussion at Cabinet.

Reason for Decision

To agree adoption of the Site Allocations Development Plan Document and the master plans supporting the Local Allocations of land, together with other updates, in order to provide a clear and up-to-date basis upon which to make planning decisions within the Borough.

Corporate Objectives

The scope of the Site Allocations DPD (and associated Local Allocations master plans) means that it helps support all 5 corporate objectives:

·        A clean, safe and enjoyable environment: contains requirements relating to the design and layout of new development sites that help promote security and safe access.

·        Building strong and vibrant communities: - provides a framework for local communities to prepare area-specific guidance such as Neighbourhood Plans,  etc.

·        Ensuring economic growth and prosperity:- allocates and protects land for uses that provide employment opportunities.

·        Providing good quality affordable homes: - sets out how the Borough’s overall housing target will be met, together with requirements for affordable homes. 

·        Delivering an efficient and modern Council – by helping to provide a clear framework upon which planning decisions can be made.

Monitoring Officer/S.151 Officer Comments

Monitoring Officer:  

The Site Allocations DPD will provide a framework for development across the borough,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66