Issue - decisions

The Cabinet Member agrees:

·  The new Local Plan Launch document (Annex 1 of the report) for publication (including editorial updates listed below)

·  The revised Local Development Scheme 2022 (Annex 2 of the report)

·  The Engagement Strategy (Annex 3 of the report) for the preparation of the new Local Plan (including editorial updates listed below)

·  The Statement of Community Engagement (Annex 4 of the report), and

·  To delegate authority to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Licensing, to make minor amendments and correct any errors to the above four documents before publication.

In making this decision some editorial updates are agreed by the Cabinet Member to the Local Plan Launch document and Engagement Strategy as set out below:

Local Plan Launch Document:

·  Dates updated to take account of October launch

·  Additional text added to emphasise the importance of the Local Plan in improving people’s lives and health and well-being

·  Reference to net zero carbon target

·  Additional text to specify types of housing to be delivered

·  Reference to creation of vibrant town and city centres

·  Editorial amendments to text relating to the Doughnut Economics Model

·  Update to text relating to the questions asked in the Launch Consultation

Engagement Strategy:

·  Dates updated to take account of October launch

·  References to initial engagement with the community (stages 2A and 2C) amended to focus on targeted engagement with community groups

·  Removal of reference to “newsletter page” on the website

·  Insertion of list of main duty to cooperate bodies