Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek the
Cabinet Member’s approval to publish a scoping report for a
‘Children’s Residential and Supported Living
Accommodation’ Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) for
public consultation.

Decision

Decision(s):
 
That the Scoping Report for the
Children’s Residential and Supported Living
Accommodation’ Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) for
public consultation be approved.
 
Reason for the
Decision(s):
 
The draft Scoping Report for the
Children’s Residential and Supported Living Accommodation SPD
is the first stage of producing the SPD. It is intended to alert
stakeholders and others to the Council producing the document and
its broad content and seek comments. This will inform subsequent
stages of the SPD which will also be consulted on.
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected:
 
Not to do an SPD. It is not a requirement to
do an SPD on this (or other topics) but concerns with poor quality
conversion to care homes has prompted the Council to consider the
need for one.