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REPORT OF THE INTERIM STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

This report provides an overview of the new plan-making system and sets out a revised Local Plan programme aligned with the requirements of that system.

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:

(1)   Approved the broad ‘direction of travel’ for the Local Plan Review pending formal laying and enactment of the relevant legislation and regulations.

(2)   Delegated authority to the Director: Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Place to, following the creation of a new planning system:

a.     Publish the formal notice of intention to undertake a review of the Local Plan; and

b.     Approve and publish a revised Local Plan timetable, attached as Appendix A, subject to any alterations necessary to ensure alignment of timings with the new statutory framework.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To ensure the Council is well-positioned to progress preparation of the Local Plan as quickly as possible once the new plan-making system comes into effect. Cabinet previously first resolved, in principle, that a review of the Local Plan should take place in January 2024. However, the Council did not progress on the review which was held back due to the delays in the publication of the regulations and guidance on the new local plan system.