This report seeks consideration of the programme of work on the Local Development Framework (LDF) Partial Plan Review.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Partial Plan Review be progressed as set out in Annex A of the report to provide informal planning policy guidance with updated evidence, to be used in Development Management decision taking; a new Local Plan be produced to fully replace the LDF and a report be brought back to Cabinet and Council to agree a revised Local Development Scheme setting out the work programme, resources and timetable for a full scale plan review.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of the programme of work on the Local Development Framework (LDF) Partial Plan Review.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the review of the Local Development Framework was a priority as some policies were being viewed as out-of-step with needs of the District or inconsistent with national policy.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)     the Partial Plan Review be progressed as set out in Annex A of the report to provide informal planning policy guidance with updated evidence, to be used in Development Management decision taking;

(2)     a new Local Plan be produced to fully replace the Local Development Framework; and

(3)     a report be brought back to Cabinet and Council to agree a revised Local Development Scheme setting out the work programme, resources and timetable for a full scale plan review.