Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose: The Publication Draft (Regulation 19) of the Exeter Plan will be the final draft document for consultation before proposed submission of the plan to the Planning Inspectorate.

Content: Agreed:   RESOLVED that:   (1)  the publication of the Regulation 19 version of the Exeter Plan be approved for an eight-week period from 12 December 2024; (2)  delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for City Development, to agree minor changes to the Regulation 19 Publication version of the Exeter Plan before it is published; and (3)  delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with Portfolio Holder for City Development, to agree a change to the publication date if required.   RECOMMENDED that Council:   (1)  approves the submission of the Exeter Plan, policies map, associated documents, evidence base and Regulation 19 representations, to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination; and (2)  that delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for City Development, to make minor changes to the Regulation 19 Publication version of the Exeter Plan and to submit these to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination.   Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.