Decision details

A review is required to the B&NES LDS to update the Council's programme for the preparation of planning policy documents

1. To APPROVE the revised Local Development Scheme 2014- 2017/18with the following amendment after para 2.5 of the LDS:

“The Joint Waste Core Strategy was adopted by the West of England Unitary Authorities in 2011 and, in conjunction with adjoining UAs,  consideration will be given to its review  towards the end of the LDS period.”

2. To APPROVE the revised Neighbourhood Planning Protocol.

Setting out in public the Development Plan work programme through the LDS establishes clarity for residents, businesses and other bodies and sets out a clear programme to enable stakeholder engagement at key stages in the process.  It also helps to ensure that Local Authorities prioritise their key objectives and ensure that appropriate resources are available to prepare plans over 2 or 3 financial years.

None.  The Council is required to maintain an up-to-date LDS although it has some discretion over its content.  In practice, the required planning documents will be those needed to deliver both the requirements of the NPPF and the Council’s own objectives.