Decision details

To consider the findings of the Merton Rule Assessment Study and to endorse its use as part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan.

Matter for Decision: To consider an assessment of the effectiveness of Percentage Renewable Energy (Merton rule) Policies

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change:

The Executive Councillor resolved;

i.        To consider the findings of the Merton Rule Assessment Study and to endorse its use as part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan.

Reason for the Decision:

As per the officer report

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not Applicable

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report regarding the assessment of the effectiveness of percentage renewable energy (Merton Rule) policies.

The committee welcomed the report and expressed interest in receiving more information as the work progressed.

The Scrutiny Sub Committee considered the recommendations and endorsed them by 3 votes to 0.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

N/A