Public Consultation of the Loddon Valley Garden Village Draft Strategic Design Code

June 25, 2026 Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan - Stephen Conway, Executive - Individual Member Decisions (Cabinet member) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Executive decided to note the content of the report and the continued collaboration between Optalis Ltd and Wokingham Borough Council to support residents. The Executive also decided to incorporate a bi-annual report into its regular reporting cycle to ensure ongoing oversight and transparency of Optalis Ltd. This decision was made on 25/06/2026.

The Executive Member for Planning and Local Plan decided to approve the Local Planning Enforcement Plan 2024. This decision was made on 07/08/2024. The plan includes an improved layout, simplified language, a jargon buster, updated references, a simplified process flow diagram, clearer statements on discretion and proportionality, references to resource allocation, monthly ward member referrals, and amended appendices for assessing harm, record keeping, and new homes and management companies.

Supporting Documents

Enc. 1 for Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Enc. 1 for Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Enc. 2 for Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Enc. 2 for Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Shareholders Report Optalis Ltd.pdf
Local Planning Enforcement Plan.pdf
Shareholders Report Optalis Ltd.pdf
Shareholders Report Optalis Ltd.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date25 Jun 2026
Effective from4 Jul 2026
Expected date11 Feb 2026
Originally due9 Mar 2020
Lead officerConnor Corrigan, Christopher Howard, Abi Peacock
Subject to call-inYes