Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 12, 2025

Purpose: To agree the revised Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Areas Avoidance Strategy for public engagement and consultation.

Content: The Executive Resolved That  (i)    the contents of the proposed revision to the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy Supplementary Planning Document be noted and approved for public engagement and consultation; and           (ii)   delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to approve amendments to the draft SPD to reflect new information before it is published for consultation. Reason: To ensure that the Council’s Avoidance Strategy provides an up-to-date framework for the protection of the protected birds species in the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area.