Decision details

Cabinet received a report of the Assistant Director (Planning) on the Local Plan Early Engagement and Local Development Scheme update.

Decision taken

Cabinet agreed:

1.    The key themes to inform the preparedness of the Local Plan.

2.    The Local Development Scheme be published on the Council’s website, and a copy be sent to the Secretary of State to comply with the Written Ministerial Statement of 12 December 2024.

Reason for decision

The Council engaged in early engagement with residents as part of the Local Plan review process. The engagement took place between the 23^rd September and 4^th November 2024.

In total, 209 contributions were received on the online platform, and 1,100 visitors. The responses are published on the engagement platform.  The report also set out the timetable for the Local Plan.