The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the Hambleton Local Plan: Publication Draft and Policies Map, attached at Annex 1 and 2 of the report, for formal publication, representations and submission to the Secretary of State for public examination.  It also sought approval for publication of the Local Development Scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with 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:-

(a)     the Hambleton Local Development Scheme is published;

(b)     the Hambleton Local Plan: Publication Draft as attached at Annex 1 and the Policies Map at Annex 2 of the report are approved for the purpose of publication for representations to be made commencing on or around the 23rd July 2019;

(c)     the Sustainability Appraisal and Infrastructure Delivery Plan are published for consultation;

(d)     the Director of Planning and Economy be authorised to make minor amendments and graphical improvements that (taken together) do not materially affect the policies set out in the Local Plan prior to publication;

(e)     in the event of modifications being required to the Hambleton Local Plan: Publication Draft or supporting documentation prior to its submission, the Director of Economy and Planning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economy and Planning be authorised to make these changes and undertake any necessary pre-submission consultation; and

(f)      following the period of representation the Hambleton Local Plan: Publication Draft and Policies Map, proposed minor modifications and all relevant documentation is submitted to the Secretary of State for public examination by an independent planning inspector.