Agenda and minutes

To declare any interests in respect of recommended items

Councillor M Davis declared an Other Significant Interest in the agenda item relating to the Local Plan on the grounds of his status as a partner of Warner’s Solicitors.  In accordance with the dispensation granted at Minute GP 16/19 (General Purposes Committee of 20 October 2016) he remained in the meeting but took no part in the discussion or voting.

The report seeks approval for the Local Plan and accompanying documents to be submitted to the Secretary of State following public consultations as required by the Town Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.  The recommendations of the Cabinet made at its extraordinary meeting on 3 September 2018 will also be considered.

-        Copy of Cabinet report attached

-        Copy of Minutes to follow

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Cabinet at its extraordinary meeting on 3 September 2018 regarding approval of the Local Plan and accompanying documents for submission to the Secretary of State following public consultation as required by the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (Minute CB 18/50 refers).

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the Council is satisfied that the Local Plan is ready for independent examination, and the Local Plan, amendments to the policies and proposals map, Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment be approved for the purposes of public consultation as required by Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012; and

(2)             the Local Plan document and supporting documents, together with any other relevant information including a copy of representations received during the Regulation 19 consultation, be subsequently submitted to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government as required by Regulation 22 of the Regulations.

To authorise the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any Contract, Minute, Notice or other document requiring the same.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given for the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any instrument to give effect to a decision of the Council incorporated into these Minutes and proceedings.