Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 3, 2026

Purpose: To present options for the way forward for the Torfaen RLDP taking account of the advantages and disadvantages that apply to each option. The report recommends that the Torfaen RLDP be withdrawn and that the Council prepares a Joint LDP with Blaenau Gwent; with resultant administrative and governance actions and arrangements being noted.

Content: Council agreed, with the majority voting in favour that, subject to Blaenau Gwent Council formally confirming their decision to proceed with the preparation of a Joint Blaenau Gwent / Torfaen Local Development Plan: - Resolves to withdraw the Torfaen Replacement Local Development Plan (2022-2037) for the formal planning reasons detailed in paragraphs 4.1 - 4.4 of the report. Resolves to produce a Joint Local Development Plan with Blaenau Gwent County Borough. Notes that Officers will undertake the withdrawal actions as detailed in paragraph 7.1 of the report. Notes the future actions to commence preparation of a Joint Local Development Plan as detailed in paragraph 7.2 of the report; and Notes the lists of existing and new supporting evidence to be published by Officers in Appendix 2 of the report.