RESOLVED that Cabinet: -
(a) Noted the Government’s recent planning reforms;
(b) Agreed to the publication of a new draft Local Development Scheme as required by Government to a deadline of 6 March 2025;
(c) Delegated authority to the Director of Planning & Transport to prepare a PID (Planning Initiation Document) and notice to commence plan making immediately in Spring 2025; and
(d) Delegated authority to the Director of Planning & Transport for a ‘call for sites’ to be commenced in Spring 2025.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council
Reason
Government policy