Purpose

The
report will set out the proposed responses/comments to the
consultation which will be needed to be submitted on or before the
deadline of 2 January 2026 as Tunbridge Wells Borough
Council’s representations to Tonbridge & Malling Borough
Council’s Regulation 18 Local Plan consultation (November
2025).

Decision

RESOLVED –
 

1.   
That the current consultation on Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s Local Plan 2042
Regulation 18 (part 2) be noted;
and

 

2.   
That the responses/comments set out in the table of
TWBC officer comments presented in Appendix A of this Report
be submitted, on or before the consultation deadline 2 January
2026, as Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s formal
representations to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council’s
Local Plan 2042 Regulation 18 (part 2) consultation, be
approved.

 

Reasons for the decision

This
represents a corporate view having been considered by officers and
Members. It will ensure that TWBC has engaged with the consultation
process in making representations/comments on matters which may
affect TWBC and assisting TMBC in progressing with its Local
Plan.

Alternative options considered

·        
Do nothing – do not make representations to
the consultation and consequently miss an important opportunity to
engage, input and advise on the TMBC Local Plan Regulation 18 (part
2).
 
·        
Agree to submit an alternative representation to
that attached at Appendix A. This option would require
further discussion with officers and/or Councillors to inform the
response, which would mean the consultation deadline is not
met.