Agenda item

Pursuant to Cabinet Minute No. 73, the Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager submitted a report on the new Chesterfield Borough Local Plan (2018 to 2033). The report provided an update on the results of the consultation on the draft Local Plan and advised members of the arrangements for formal consultation on the Local Plan prior to its submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination, subject to its approval by Council.

RESOLVED –

1.        That based on consideration of the results of the previous stages of consultation and the evidence base, 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.

2.        That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager, 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.

3.        That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Planning and Key Sites Manager, 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.