Issue - meetings

REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – REGULATORY

To identify 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 Planning Reforms responses from North Herts and HIPP, attached as Appendices A and B were endorsed.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters.

Audio recording – 12 minutes 45 seconds

Councillor Ruth Brown, Executive Member for Planning and Transport, presented the report entitled ‘Strategic Planning Matters’ and advised that:

·       The Local Plan Review had started and was almost complete. The report from this review would go to Cabinet in January 2024, as outlined in 8.1 of the report.

·       The Strategic Planning Board had approved one planning application and the other five applications were in the process of consultation for approval, as outlined in 8.44.

·       The second expansion of Luton airport from 18 to 32 million passengers was currently under enquiry. Objections to this were climate change, noise, air quality and surface access, as outlined in 8.48.

·       The local cycling plan was adopted by Herts County Council in September 2023, as outlined in 8.61.

·       The application by the Council for a grant to install EV charging points in car parks across the district was successful, as outlined in 8.78.

Councillor Ruth Brown proposed, and Councillor Keith Hoskins seconded, and following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED:

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

(2)   That the Planning Reforms responses from North Herts and HIPP, attached as Appendices A and B were endorsed.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To keep Cabinet informed of recent developments on strategic planning matters.