The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the Hambleton Local Plan: Main Modifications, attached at Annex 1 of the report for formal publication and consultation, and associated publication of proposed Additional Modifications and schedule of modifications to the Local Plan Policies Map for the information of respondents.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with the legal requirements as set out in sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 35 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)      the Hambleton Local Plan: Main Modifications as attached at Annex 1 of the report and the updated Sustainability Appraisal are published for the purpose of representations to be made commencing on or around the 27^th September 2021;

(2)      the Hambleton Local Plan: Additional Modifications and schedule of proposed amendments to the Policies Map be published alongside the Main Modifications for information and clarity; and

(3)      that all responses received are reviewed by Officers and forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State for consideration.