Issue - meetings

To consider the recommendations of Cabinet.

Consideration was given to the recommendation from Cabinet regarding the Local Development Framework Process and consequential amendments to Constitution.

Cabinet had considered the current arrangements for developing and finally approving the Local Development Framework (LDF) documents and to proposed amendments to that process, in order to streamline it whilst maintaining appropriate opportunities for Members to be consulted and to contribute to the LDF preparation and approval process. The Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Committee and the Environment and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee had also considered the report and their recommendations had been submitted to Cabinet.

RESOLVED

1.      That the revised procedures for approving the LDF documents as set out in Appendix 2 of the Cabinet report, be approved.

2.      That  the Borough Solicitor be authorised to make any necessary and consequential amendments to the Constitution, including additions to the terms of reference of Strategic Planning Board.

3.      That regular meetings of the LDF Panel take place during each stage of the process.