Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

That it be recommended to full Council that:

1.   The results of the previous stages of consultation and evidence base be considered.

2.   The Chesterfield Borough Local Plan be approved for formal consultation under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations and for subsequent submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination by an inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.

3.   The Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and the Assistant Director – Economic Growth, to make minor consequential changes to the plan (that do not materially alter the plan) as may be required to prepare the plan for consultation and subsequent submission.

4.   The Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and the Assistant Director – Economic Growth, to prepare the technical submission documents required under Regulation 22 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To meet the council’s duty to prepare a Local Plan under the  Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager presented a report on the new Chesterfield Borough Local Plan (2018 to 2033). The report also provided an update on the results of the consultation on the draft Local Plan. Subject to approval by Council, the Plan would be submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

Under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, each Local Planning Authority is required to prepare a Local Plan for their area that addresses priorities for development and use of land. The plan must be based on robust evidence and be in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Local Plan covers a 15 year period from 2018 to 2033, setting out the overall strategy for the pattern, scale and quality of development and makes sufficient provision for:

·        housing, employment, retail, leisure and other commercial development;

·        infrastructure;

·        community facilities;

·        conservation and enhancement of the natural, built and historic environment, and planning measures to address climate change.

The report outlined the consultation process which would take place following approval by Council on 12 December, 2018. The Local Plan (2018-2033) was attached as an appendix to the officer’s report, along with the policies map, statement of consultation and responses to previous consultations.

*RESOLVED –

That it be recommended to full Council that:

1.   The results of the previous stages of consultation and evidence base be considered.

2.   The Chesterfield Borough Local Plan be approved for formal consultation under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)(England) Regulations and for subsequent submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination by an inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.

3.   The Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and the Assistant Director – Economic Growth, to make minor consequential changes to the plan (that do not materially alter the plan) as may be required to prepare the plan for consultation and subsequent submission.

4.   The Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and the Assistant Director – Economic Growth, to prepare the technical submission documents required under Regulation 22 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To meet the council’s duty to prepare a Local Plan under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.