Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: The report seeks approval for the establishment of a Joint Committee by West Yorkshire Combined Authority to oversee the preparation of a Joint Development Plan Document (Spatial Development Framework) which on adoption would from part of the Local plan. The document would provide a high level commitment and strategic policies relating to the West Yorkshire Mass Transit system.

Content: Resolved –   (1)           That the agreement to prepare a joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Joint Development Plan Document (DPD) be recommended to Council.   (2)           That setting up a Joint Members Committee to oversee the drafting of the joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Joint DPD be approved.   (3)           That Executive will agree the member who will attend on behalf of the Local Planning Authority and serve in line with the Terms of Reference.   (4)           That the decision to undertake initial Regulation 18 consultation and Regulation 19 consultation on the draft joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework JDPD be delegated to the Joint Members Committee.   (5)           That the Executive delegate authority to approve initial early engagement and public consultation (Regulation 18) on the draft joint Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework JDPD and to prepare the submission draft and consultation on the submission draft (Regulation 19) to the Joint Members Committee.   To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place   Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment   (Andrew Marshall – 01274 434050)