Purpose

Recognise the One Plan and Chippenham Avon
Project Masterplan as evidence-based documents to inform the Local
Plan Review and future planning guidance; and endorse the One Plan
and Chippenham Avon Project Masterplan as material considerations
in the making of planning decisions.

Content

That Cabinet:
 
In relation to the
One Plan, and subject to any other minor alterations to improve its
clarity:
 

1.   
Note the contents and recommendations of the One Plan (Appendix
1);

 

2.   
Recognise the One Plan as an evidence-based document to inform
the Local Plan Review and future planning guidance; and

 

3.   
Endorse the One Plan as a material consideration in the making
of planning decisions.

 
In relation to the
Chippenham Avon Project Master Plan, and subject to other minor
alterations to improve its clarity:
 

4.   
Note the contents and recommendations of the Master Plan
(Appendix 3);

 

5.   
Recognise the Master Plan as an evidence-based document to
inform the Local Plan Review and future planning guidance;
and

 

6.   
Endorse the Master Plan as a material consideration in the
making of planning decisions.

 

7.   
Note the council’s intent to contribute funding of up to
£1 million via Community Infrastructure Levy to the project,
subject to match funding and contractual arrangements being in
place which will be confirmed in a further report to
cabinet.

 
Reason for Decision:
 
To ensure the regeneration of Chippenham town
centre with the aim of boosting Chippenham’s economy,
enhancing the environment and celebrating the town’s
heritage.