Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose: To consider an updated draft spatial strategy for the Local Plan

Content: 1.  Approve the publication of the Draft Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2024- 2042): Updated Spatial Strategy for public consultation (to be accompanied by associated Integrated Impact Assessment) under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, for a minimum period of six weeks in accordance with the council’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement, commencing in November 2025.   2.  Delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to agree the final version of the Draft Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan (2024-2042): Draft Updated Spatial Strategy version for public consultation (including minor text, layout and design changes as well as changes needed for clarification and for consultation purposes), and other supporting material to be produced for consultation purposes.