Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 11, 2025

Purpose: Report to committee on recent Government announcements leading to an updated Local Development Scheme and the Housing Delivery Test Action Plan.

Content: RESOLVED that the committee: 1.  NOTE the recent Government Housing Delivery publications and 2023 Housing Delivery Test result for Richmond and implications for plan-making and determination of planning applications as outlined in this report. 2.  DELEGATE to the Interim Director of Place the preparation and publication of an updated Housing Delivery Test Action Plan, in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee. 3.  DELEGATE to the Interim Director of Place the preparation and publication of an updated Local Development Scheme, in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee, appointment of a designated officer detailed in this report.