Decision details

To agree (1) updates to the B&NES Local Development Scheme and (2) the Statement of Community Involvement and (3) a launch document for a partial review to the Core Strategy/ Placemaking Plan.

The Cabinet Member agrees;

a.  that the amendments to the Interim Local Development Scheme 2020/21 (Attachment 1) to come into effect on or after  28th March,

b.  that the revised Statement of Community Involvement 2020 (Attachment 2), and

c.  that;

i.  the B&NES Core Strategy and Placemaking (the B&NES Local Plan) should be partially updated, and

ii.  the Local Plan Partial Update Commencement Document (Attachment 3)  is published for consultation for a period of at least 6 weeks

d.  that the Director of Development and Public Protection is given delegated authority to  make minor amendments and correct any errors in the Local Development Scheme, the Statement of Community Involvement and Commencement Document prior to publication.

Required to meet statutory obligations.

There is limited discretion for the Council as it is obliged by statute to review its Local Plan within 5 years of adoption and ensure that the Local Plan is up-to-date. The list of plans in the Local Development Scheme are those needed to deliver the Council’s objective as set out in the new Corporate Strategy.

The Council is also required to review Statement of Community Involvement every 5 years and this provides the opportunity to ensure that it is aligned with the approach to engaging residents in the new Corporate Strategy.

In reviewing Local Plan policies, the Council will consider and consult on a range of options later this year before finalising its preferred policy approach.