Revised Local Development Scheme 2019 - 2022
The material relevant to this item is the report and its appendix on pages 15 to 32 of the agenda pack of the Cabinet at its meeting on 3 September 2019.
The following recommendation was made to Council:
That the revised Local Development Scheme be approved.
Minutes:
The Chairman invited Mrs Taylor to introduce the reportand referred members to pages 15 - 32 of the Cabinet agenda for 3 September 2019.
Mrs Taylor explained that the Local Development Scheme (LDS) is the statutory requirement to publish an up-to-date timetable that demonstrates the progress of the council’s development plan and supplementary plan documents. The LDS informs all interested parties of progress and provides a method for monitoring that progress.
At present the proposed date for the Local Review is June 2020 which although later than originally planned falls within the required five years from the adoption of the current Local Plan. Mrs Taylor explained that a number of issues came from the preferred approach plan consultation which will require an update to the evidence base. In addition the recent developments relating to the discharge of nitrates has resulted in the need to draft a Nitrates Neutral Policy. Two additional planning documents are also in draft; a Noise Supplementary Planning Document and an Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document.
Mrs Taylor confirmed that all member briefings are planned.
Mr Moss endorsed the proposal but wished to note the importance of ensuring consultation with the public and members, particularly given the number of new members. He explained that although all member briefings are important they should not be arranged to the detriment of cancelling Development Plan and Infrastructure Panel (DPIP) meetings.
Mrs Sharp explained that she hoped to work together to deliver the best for the community including the best environmental promises.
Mr Oakley asked when the 2025 review would commence. Mrs Taylor explained that it would be likely to be straight after the adoption of the Local Plan.
Mrs Taylor proposed the recommendation which was seconded by Mrs Plant.
In a show of hands the Council voted in favour.
RESOLVED
That the revised Local Development Scheme be approved.