Issue details

Re-setting the B&NES Local Plan

In September 2024 Cabinet agreed that due to the significant implications of the government's proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and standard method housing figure the Council needs to re-set its Local Plan. This report seeks approval of the publication of and consultation on a document which will update communities and other stakeholders on the re-setting of the Local Plan and will seek comments on the overall District-wide approach for identifying options for additional development.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/10/2024

Decision due: Not before 11th Nov 2024 by Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development

Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities

Contact: Richard Daone, Planning Policy Team Leader Email: Richard_Daone@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477546.

Consultation process

The Report will seek approval of a document on the Local Plan for public consultation, primarily aimed at town and parish councils, other community representative groups and other key stakeholders.

Consultees

In preparing the report consultation will be undertaken with Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development; Leader of the Council; Executive Director for Sustainable Communities; S151 Officer; and Monitoring Officer.

EFP Reference: E3581