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The Cabinet was presented with a report
proposing changes to three of the four Council’s existing
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD’s); Parking and
Sustainable Transport, Developer Contributions and Design
Guidance.
 
Members were advised that the fourth,
Biodiversity SPD was being revoked as recent changes in national
legislation and guidance had effectively replaced it.  Members agreed that in relation to Biodiversity,
Stevenage had been ahead of the previous Government through the
Council’s efforts to develop and maintain a local
Biodiversity Action Plan.
 
It was noted that the public consultation on the
three revised SPD’s would commence on 14 October for a
minimum period of 4 weeks.
 
It was RESOLVED:
 
 

1.   
That the content of the revised Stevenage Supplementary Planning
Documents be noted.

2.   
That consultation on three revised Supplementary Planning
Documents, from 14 October 2024 be approved.

3.   
That the revocation of The Impact of Development on Biodiversity
Supplementary Planning Document be approved.

4.   
That delegated powers be granted to the Assistant Director:
Planning and Regulation, following consultation with the Portfolio
Holder for Environment and Performance, to make minor amendments as
necessary in the final preparation of the SPD documents prior to
public consultation.

5.   
That the comments of the Planning & Development Committee will
be sought and fed back to Cabinet.
 
Reason for Decision: As contained in the report.
Other Options
considered:As contained in
the report.