Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

Cambridge City Council is required to maintain a Local Development Scheme (LDS). An LDS sets out a timetable for the production of new or revised Development Plan Documents (such as a Local Plan or Area Action Plan).

Following the recommendation of the Joint Strategic Transport and Spatial Planning Group on 6 February 2014 to commence the preparation of an Area Action Plan for the Cambridge Northern Fringe East area and amend the LDS, it is necessary for the Council update the LDS with the latest timetable and publish it on the Council website.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change

Approved the Cambridge Local Development Scheme 2014 and agree to it being brought into effect on 26 March 2014.

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.

There was no debate on this item.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

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

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.