Issue - decisions
Revised National Planning Policy Framework and Implications for the Local Plan
13/09/2024 - Revised National Planning Policy Framework and Implications for the Local Plan
(1) To note the government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and to agree the key elements of the Council’s response to the consultation on the revised NPPF and other changes to the planning system as set out in paragraph 3.6 of the report.
(2) To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development, to agree and submit the Council’s response to the government’s consultation on the revised NPPF and other changes to the planning system.
(3) To agree that the Local Plan needs to be reset and that preparation should progress towards submission in advance of the Government’s new deadline of December 2026.
(4) To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development, to agree and publish a revised Local Development Scheme setting out the revised programme for Local Plan preparation.
(5) To agree that we continue to co-operate with our neighbouring authorities and the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to ensure that strategic planning delivers the affordable housing we need, as well as the supporting infrastructure.
(6) To authorise the Executive Director for Sustainable Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development, to issue communications relating to the resetting of the Local Plan and the proposed next steps as set out in Section 10 of the report.