This report seeks approval for an Interim Planning Policy Guidance Note aimed at providing more flexibility towards development, particularly housing development, within smaller settlements in the District.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Interim Policy Guidance Note be approved for use in the Development Management.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for an Interim Planning Policy Guidance Note aimed at providing more flexibility towards development, particularly housing development, within smaller settlements in the District.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the responses received during the consultation period.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the Interim Policy Guidance Note be approved for use in the Development Management.