Decision details

Decision taken

The Cabinet:

·         Endorsed the University of Hertfordshire Estates Vision and accompanying phasing plans for development management purposes; and

·         Agreed that the contents of the Estate Vision be treated as material consideration in future planning applications

Reason for decision

Endorsement of the Estates Vision would enable future planning applications to be considered in the context of the overall vision and would enable the Vision itself to be treated as a material consideration. Whilst individual applications, along with their impacts, would still need to be considered through the planning process, the existence of a strategic framework would demonstrate the Council’s in principle support for their future plans.