Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 3, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet is recommended to:   1.Endorse the draft Hemel Garden Communities Framework and Transformation Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in Appendices i to xi for the purposes of public consultation   2.Approve the draft Hemel Garden Communities Framework and Transformation Supplementary Document for public consultation in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.   3.Authorise the Strategic Director of Place and Communities, to make minor amendments to the draft Supplementary Planning Document prior to consultation, where such changes do not materially alter its content; and approve the final consultation materials and arrangements.   4.Note that a further report will be brought back to Cabinet following the consultation period, setting out the representations received and seeking approval to adopt the Hemel Garden Communities Framework and Transformation Supplementary Planning Document, subject to any amendments as a result of the consultation.