Issue - meetings

REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – REGULATORY

The report identifies the latest position on key planning issues affecting the District.

RESOLVED: That the report entitled Strategic Planning Matters be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters and progress on the North Hertfordshire Local Plan.

Audio recording – 7 minutes

The Executive Member for Planning and Transport presented the report entitled Strategic Planning Matters and drew attention to the following:

·                In respect of the NHDC Local Plan, there had been no communication from the Inspector as yet;

·                The next Local Plan hearings were due to take place on 1 / 2 February 2021 and would be regarding Site BK3 and the Master planning process;

·                He was due to meet with St Albans District Council to discuss duty to co-operate;

·                There was ongoing discussions regarding the expansion of Luton Airport;

·                Parking income was reduced due to less parking to towns.

Councillor Paul Clark proposed, Councillor Martin Stears-Handscomb seconded and it was:

RESOLVED: That the report entitled Strategic Planning Matters be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters and progress on the North Hertfordshire Local Plan.