Decision details
Strategic Transport Consultation Options
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Cabinet is asked to agree the Strategic Transport Options consultation documents for public engagement from 12th November to 21st December.
Decision:
RESOLVED (unanimously) that the Cabinet:
1) Agreed the Strategic Transport Studies consultation documents for public engagement from 12th November to 21st December 2018;
2) Delegated authority to the Director Environmental Services to make minor changes to the document prior to publication.
Reasons for the decision:
Maintenance of an up-to-date Local Plan, with at least a 5 yearly review, is a statutory requirement on all Local Planning Authorities. Plan preparation also requires the assessment of reasonable alternative policies and proposals before a plan is finalised. This consultation document is therefore required to meet statutory obligations on the Council.
The Local Plan is also a critical tool in helping the Council deliver its objectives.
Alternative options considered:
The Consultation sets out the options for public engagement. These options are subject to possible further technical work to assist in selecting the preferred option/route. Options are constrained by National Planning Policy, the Joint Spatial Plan, Department for Transport Guidance and the Council’s objectives.
Report author: Claire Nimmo
Publication date: 31/10/2018
Date of decision: 31/10/2018
Decided at meeting: 31/10/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 08/11/2018
Accompanying Documents: