This report seeks approval of an Interim Policy Guidance Note which has been prepared for consultation purposes to guide the Council in considering planning applications for new housing development in and around smaller settlements of the District’s Plan Area.

In accepting the recommendation, the Draft Interim Policy Guidance Note on the Settlement Hierarchy and Rural Housing Development will be approved for public consultation.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of an Interim Policy Guidance Note which had been prepared for consultation purposes to guide the Council in considering planning applications for new housing development in and around small settlements of the District’s Plan area.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To enable consultation to be carried out on the draft Interim Policy Guidance Note.

THE DECISION:

That the draft Interim Policy Guidance Note on the Settlement Hierarchy and Rural Housing Development be approved for public consultation.