Decision details

RESOLVED that: -

(a)           Cabinet approve the proposed change to the planning application validation requirements to require applicants seeking a net increase in homes in the Christchurch area to demonstrate they have secured phosphorous mitigation; and

(b)           Cabinet note that this approach will be reviewed in line with the development of the BCP Local Plan and Royal Assent of revisions to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, and revisions to the approach will be brought back to Cabinet.

Voting: Nem. Con.

Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Dynamic Places

Reason

The Council as competent authority under the Habitats Regulations needs to be certain that the adverse impact of phosphates from new development upon water quality can be mitigated.