Decision details

Councillor Ross Houston Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration introduced the report.

Following discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations.

DECISION:

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet noted the contents of this report and the Schedule of Main Modifications (Appendix A) and the Schedule of Additional Modifications (Appendix B).

2.    That Cabinet considered and agreed in terms of any further changes to the Schedule of Main Modifications (Appendix A) the recommendations of Overview andScrutiny Committee on March 5 2024. Any recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny are reported in the addendum.

3.    That Cabinet approved the Schedule of Main Modifications (Appendix A) for public consultation for a six week period commencing on 6^th May 2024 in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement and Section 20 (7C) of the Planning andCompulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended).

4.    That Cabinet delegated authority to Deputy Chief Executive to:

i. Agree any necessary amendments to supporting documentation for consultation and any other typographical, presentational, and consequential wording changes to the Local Plan prior to publication, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Regeneration.

ii. Following public consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications, consider and summarise the responses received and forward to the Inspectors for their consideration in producing their Report.

5. That following the receipt of the Report from the Inspector recommending adoption of the Local Plan, that the Plan be brought back to Cabinet and Full Council for adoption.

The report set out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.