Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 15, 2025

Purpose: To approve the contents of the Land Availability Assessments and Sustainability Appraisal for additional sites and agree that it can be published for public engagement for six weeks between 23 April and 4 June 2025.

Content: The Cabinet has   (a)  approved the contents of the Land Availability Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal for additional sites submitted between 1 August 2024 and 31 January 2025;   (b)  agreed that the Land Availability Assessments and Sustainability Appraisal for additional sites be published for public consultation for six weeks between 23 April and 4 June 2025; and   (c)  granted delegated authority to the Head of Planning, Infrastructure and Public Protection, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning to make any necessary typographical or other minor changes to the document prior to its publication for consultation.  

Reasons for the decision: As outlined within the report.

Alternative options considered: As outlined within the report.