Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 10, 2026

Purpose: To seek agreement for a six-week consultation with minor amendments delegated to Portfolio and Assistant Director.

Content: Decision   That Cabinet:   1.    Approve the draft South Kesteven Design Code for the purpose of public consultation, available at Appendix 4 of the report.   2.    Delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Planning & Growth, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to make any minor changes to the appearance, format and text of the Design Code SPD, in the interests of clarify and accuracy prior to its publication for consultation.   Reasons for the decision   The Council was part of a pilot Local Planning Authorities Design Code Pathfinder Fund. It is therefore vital to commence a consultation, which will contribute to enabling good quality, well designed developments being permitted within the District.   Other options considered and rejected   To not produce a Code and continue to use the existing Guide. However, the existing Guide was not a Code and therefore does not reflect current requirements set out in legislation or regulations (the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA) (15F in Schedule 7).