Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received a report of the Assistant Director (Planning) on the Local Plan Early Engagement and Local Development Scheme update.   Decision taken Cabinet agreed: 1.    The key themes to inform the preparedness of the Local Plan. 2.    The Local Development Scheme be published on the Council’s website, and a copy be sent to the Secretary of State to comply with the Written Ministerial Statement of 12 December 2024.   Reason for decision The Council engaged in early engagement with residents as part of the Local Plan review process. The engagement took place between the 23rd September and 4th November 2024.   In total, 209 contributions were received on the online platform, and 1,100 visitors. The responses are published on the engagement platform.  The report also set out the timetable for the Local Plan.