Decision details

The B&NES Local Development Scheme needs to be reviewed in order to update the programme for the preparation of planning policy documents.

The Cabinet Member agrees:

a)  The revised Bath & North East Somerset Local Development Scheme 2019 – 2021 as set out in Appendix 1 to the Single Member Decision Report, subject to a minor amendment in respect of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan programme to reflect latest information on the Examination hearings timetable; and

b)  That it should come into effect following the expiry of the decision call-in period

The LDS set out a programme of the planning policy documents to be prepared by the Council. The production of the plans set out in the LDS are those which are needed to ensure that the Council has an up-to-date policy framework to support the Development Management function and to deliver the Council’s corporate objectives.

Preparation and maintenance of a LDS is a statutory requirement. The plan for the production of policy documents has been designed in order to facilitate delivery of the Council’s priorities and statutory requirements. There has been a need therefore to prioritize in light the Council’s resources constraints.