Decision details

Decision taken

Cabinet noted the timetable outlined at Table 1 in the attached Local Development Scheme and resolved to bring the Local Development Scheme into effect on the 23^rd September 2024 subject to the council’s constitutional provisions. 

Cabinet agreed:

1.     The Local Development Scheme being published on the Council’s website.

2.    A copy of the Local Development Scheme being sent to the Secretary of State to comply with the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 December 2023.

Reason for decision

Local Planning authorities are required under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) to prepare and maintain a Local Development Scheme.

The Council’s Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the timetable for the production of the Council’s Development Plan Document(s), enabling those with an interest in the plan making process to understand which documents are to be prepared for the area and at what stages they will be able to participate.