Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:

The purpose of this report is:

a.    To agree the Greater Cambridge Brownfield Register 2020 to be published on the Councils’ websites. The register will comprise a spreadsheet (Appendix 1 of this decision) and accompanying spatial data which can be viewed at the link below:

https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13472

b.     The Executive Member for Planning Policy and Delivery at South Cambridgeshire District Council is also being asked to agree the Greater Cambridge Brownfield Register 2020 via a parallel decision.

Why the decision had to be made (and any alternative options):

Government requires all local planning authorities to publish a brownfield land register following specific guidance.

The Executive Councillor’s decision(s):

That the Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Open Spaces agrees:

a.     The Greater Cambridge Brownfield Register 2020 to be published on the Councils’ websites. The register will comprise a spreadsheet (Appendix 1 of this decision) and accompanying spatial data.

https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13472

b.    A parallel decision is being considered by South Cambridgeshire District Council and delegated authority is given to the Joint Director for Planning and Economic Development to agree any minor editing, or amendments to the response agreed by the City Council, that are consistent with the overall approach as set out in Appendix 1.

Reasons for the decision:

All local planning authorities are required to publish a brownfield land register. This is prescribed by the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017. Further guidance on the practicalities of doing so are set out in the government’s Planning Practice Guidance.

Scrutiny consideration:

The Chair and Spokesperson of Planning and Transport Scrutiny Committee were consulted prior to the action being authorised.

Report:

The Greater Cambridge Brownfield Register is attached.

Conflicts of interest:

None known.

Comments:

No adverse comments were made.