Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 13, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek approval to undertake a Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation which is the first consultation stage of the Local Plan review process. This stage allows the public, stakeholders, and other relevant parties to provide feedback on the draft local plan before it moves to the next stage.

Content: That Cabinet approved the draft Local Plan Regulation 18 for public consultation (Appendix 1).   That Cabinet gave delegated authority to the Director of Planning and Property, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Economy, to make any necessary editorial amendments and minor changes to the appendices prior to consultation.   That Cabinet approved the adoption and publication of the attached revised Local Development Scheme (Appendix 2) to reflect the adjusted Local Plan timetable.   That Cabinet approved the updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for adoption (Appendix 3).   That Cabinet noted that the evidence base documents (listed in this report) will be published alongside the regulation 18 Local Plan.