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REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – REGULATORY

This report identifies the latest position on key planning and transport issues affecting the District.

RESOLVED:

(1)  That the report on strategic planning matters was noted.

(2)  That the correspondence and information in Appendices A to C were noted and endorsed by Cabinet.

(3)  That the interim approach to First Homes set out in paragraphs 8.31 to 8.35 was endorsed.

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

Audio recording – 36 minutes 28 seconds

Councillor Ruth Brown presented the report entitled ‘Strategic Planning Matters’ and updated Members including:

·         The Local Plan was still outstanding and a letter had been written to the inspectorate by the Executive Member to try and unblock the situation.

·         Ashwell Neighbourhood Plan had been agreed at the referendum held on the 3 March 2022.

·         There were further consultations taking place on Luton Airport expansion plans and there was a couple of weeks remaining to comment on the second round of consultation.

·         The Secretary of State had called in the decision to increase passenger numbers at Luton Airport.

·         There was a request to endorse the interim approach of the First Homes scheme.

Councillor Ruth Brown proposed and Councillor Amy Allen seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED:

(1)  That the report on strategic planning matters was noted.

(2)  That the correspondence and information in Appendices A to C were noted and endorsed by Cabinet.

(3)  That the interim approach to First Homes set out in paragraphs 8.31 to 8.35 was endorsed.

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