Decision details

To approve the updated Local Development Scheme for publication.

To consider an amendment to the Local Development Scheme, as set out in Appendix A of the Officer’s report, to reflect the current timetable for the preparation and adoption of the new Cambridge Local Plan and the Cambridge Northern Fringe East Area Action Plan (CNFE AAP).

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport

     i.        Agreed the proposed changes to the Local Development Scheme (LDS) in respect of the timetable for the preparation of the Cambridge Local Plan and the Cambridge Northern Fringe East Area Action Plan, as contained in Appendix A of this report.

    ii.        Agreed to bring the new LDS into effect once approved.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Planning Policy Manager.

The report referred to receipt of a letter from the Inspectors examining the Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Local Plans in May 2015, the examination had been suspended until March 2016. The implications of addressing the Inspectors’ letter on the Local Plans and investigating redevelopment options for the CNFE AAP had led to the Local Development Scheme being updated.

Comments from the Sub-Committee

No comments were made on this item.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.