Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 4, 2024

Purpose: Adoption of Merton's new Local Plan containing planning policies and site allocations to guide planning decisions. Replaces Merton's Sites and Policies Plan 2014 and Merton's Core Planning Strategy 2011

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet recommends that full council (20th November 2024):   A.    Adopts Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map to replacing Merton’s Core Planning Strategy 2011 and Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan 2014.   B.    Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development to approve all the necessary adoption documents and other consequential matters in accordance with the appropriate Regulations