Purpose

The report sets out proposed
revisions to the Local Development Scheme (LDS) approved by Cabinet
12th March 2024. The proposed revisions seek to provide
an updated position on the progress of the Kirklees Local Plan
update, the inclusion of a new work stream on a proposed West
Yorkshire joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework (SDF)
Development Plan Document (see Cabinet Item on Mass Transit SDF)
subject to Council approval on 16th July 2025 and some
general updates to reflect new legislative requirements.
 
An up-to-date LDS is a
requirement of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
Government (MHCLG). Subject to agreement by Cabinet on
8th July 2025, the LDS will be required to be submitted
to MHCLG and made publicly available on the council’s
website.
 
Background papers
 
Local Development Scheme
(March 2024)
Decision - Local Plan Documents: Statement of
Community Involvement and Local Plan Timetable | Kirklees
Council
 
 
There are no statutory
requirements for consultation on the Local Development Scheme. The
current Local Development Scheme March 2024 is available to view on
the council’s website. Subject to the updated version being
approved by Council, this will be uploaded to the council’s
website. 

Content

RESOLVED –

1)   
That approval be given to the Local Development Scheme July 2025 as
outlined at Appendix 1 of the considered report.

2)   
That authority be delegated to Service Director, Skills and
Regeneration to publish the approved Local Development Scheme on
the council’s website.

3)   
That authority be delegated to Service Director, Skills and
Regeneration to send a copy of the adopted Local Development Scheme
to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

4)   
That authority be delegated to the Service Director, Skills and
Regeneration to make any minor amendments and corrections to the
Local Development Scheme.