Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet noted the process undertaken and the outputs from the public engagement on the Draft South Epping Masterplan Area Strategic Masterplan Framework (SMF) and Design Code in June and July 2024.   (2)        That the Cabinet agreed the South Epping Masterplan Area SMF and Design Code be formally endorsed in order for it to be taken into account as an important material consideration in the determination of future planning applications, and to inform pre-application advice, assessing planning and any other development management and implementation related purposes relating to the site.   (3)        That the Cabinet agreed the Planning Services Director, in consultation with the Planning Portfolio Holder, be authorised to make minor amendments to the SMF and Design Code, including any document accessibility requirements, prior to publication.   (4)        That Councillors be informed through the Council Bulletin or other update of any minor amendments made to the SMF and Design Code by the Planning Services Director, in consultation with the Planning Portfolio Holder.