Decision

It was RESOLVED that:

a)              any recommendations made by Local Development Framework Group be considered;

b)              the proposed revisions to the draft East Midlands Freeport Strategic Infrastructure and Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) be supported;

c)              the adoption of the East Midlands Freeport Strategic Infrastructure and Contributions Supplementary Planning Document be approved;

d)              delegated authority be granted to the Director of Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing, to adopt the East Midlands Freeport Strategic Infrastructure and Contributions Supplementary Planning Document no later than 30 June 2026 and to make any necessary final graphical, presentational and minor textual changes required to the SPD prior to publication; and

e)              a further report be brought to Cabinet in the event that either or both of the other local planning authorities (North West Leicestershire District and South Derbyshire District Council) do not adopt the SPD in order to review the Council’s position as regards the SPD.