Purpose

To set out the initial draft of the
Sustainability Appraisal that will accompany the Local Plan Update
throughout its preparation.

Decision

The Cabinet has
 
(a) 
endorsed the content of the Sustainability Appraisal 2024;
(b) 
agreed that the Sustainability Appraisal be published for public
engagement for ten weeks between 18 September and 27 November 2024
under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local
Planning) (England) Regulations 2012; and
(c) 
granted delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning to make any
necessary typographical or other minor changes to the document
prior to its publication for consultation.