This report seeks approval for the revised Settlement Hierarchy which will form the spatial approach in the emerging Local Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve the revised Settlement Hierarchy set out in the Audit of Facilities and Services report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the revised Settlement Hierarchy which would form the spatial approach in the emerging Local Plan.  In Spring 2016 the Council undertook an audit of facilities and services within each of the settlements within the Settlement Hierarchy.  The results of the audit were input into a database which generated a sustainability score for each settlement.  A full copy of the Audit of Village Services was attached at Annex A of the report.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Settlement Hierarchy forms the basis of the spatial strategy for the new Local Plan.

THE DECISION:

That the revised Settlement Hierarchy set out in the Audit of Facilities and Services report be approved.