Decision details

Decision taken

The Cabinet agreed:

1.    The Local Plan (full review) is prepared; and

2.    That as part of the early scoping of the new local plan, public engagement take place inviting reflections regarding the current opportunities and challenges facing the borough, the arrangements for this engagement will be agreed by the Assistant Director (Planning) in consultation with the Executive Member.

Reason for decision

The current Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan was adopted in October 2023. It contained Policy SP2 which committed the Council to undertake a review of the Plan. This review was to commence no later than one year after the adoption of the plan and for an updated or replacement plan to be submitted for examination no later than three years after the date of adoption of the Plan.

The need for a review is triggered as the current Local Plan does not provide homes for the plan period to 2036.