Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 7, 2024

Purpose: Report on the Local Plan review and includes three things – the Local Plan timetable, the resourcing of the Local Plan and the engagement document for Planning – known as the Statement of Community involvement.

Content: That Cabinet approves the adoption and publication of the attached Local Development Scheme (Appendix 1) and for this to be brought into effect from 1st November 2024.   That Cabinet approves the release of funding from planning reserves for the reasons as described within this report to enable the review of the adopted Local Plan during the remainder of financial year 2024/25 and continuing in 2025/26 and 2026/27.   That Cabinet approves the draft updated Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for public consultation (Appendix 2).