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REPORT OF THE SERVICE DIRECTOR – REGULATORY

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

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the report on strategic planning matters be noted;

(2)       That the letter in Appendix A be noted and endorsed;

(3)       That the Local Plan Inspector’s letter at Appendix B be noted.

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

Audio recording – 20 minutes 38 seconds

The Executive Member for Planning and Transport presented the report entitled Strategic Planning Matters together with the following appendices:

·                 Appendix A – Letter from NHDC to Local Plan Inspector;

·                 Appendix B – Letter from Local Plan Inspector to NHDC.

He drew attention to the following:

·                 Other Plans and Examinations;

·                 NHDC would respond to the Inspector regarding the Local Plan on 29 November 2019;

·                 Actions, letters and responses regarding the Local Plan would be reported to the Project Board, which included Members from all parties, those Members would then feedback to the wider membership;

·                 CIL and S106 SPD would likely be considered by Cabinet in December 2019.

·                 In response to Councillor Thake’s question at Full Council, Councillor Clark reported that Members of the Committee would be informed and would be able to feedback via the Local Plan Project Board on which all groups are represented.

The following Members asked questions and took part in the debate:

·                 Councillor Ian Albert;

·                 Councillor Steve Jarvis.

In response to questions the Executive Member for Planning and Transport advised:

·                 That the public would be kept informed of progress with the Local Plan through the Strategic Planning Matters report, Members Information Service and the response to the Inspector would be posted on the NHDC website.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the report on strategic planning matters be noted;

(2)       That the letter in Appendix A be noted and endorsed;

(3)       That the Local Plan Inspector’s letter at Appendix B be noted.

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