Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 15, 2025

Purpose: The Local Plan is the primary planning policy document for the borough and is currently being revised to reflect changing circumstances. The next recommended stage of the Local Plan process is to submit the plan to the Secretary of State for examination in public.  

Content: DECISION   1.     Agrees that the ‘Draft New Local Plan’ proceeds to the Wednesday 19 November 2025 meeting of Full Council for approval of submission to the Secretary of State.

Reasons for the decision: The Local Plan forms part of the Budget and Policy Framework and therefore the decision to submit to the Secretary of State to commence Examination in Public is to be taken by Full Council, in line with the Council’s constitution.

Alternative options considered: The Mayor in Cabinet could decide for officers to make changes to the plan.