Decision details

Revised Local Development Scheme

Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet endorse and recommend the revised draft Local Development Scheme for adoption by Full Council.

 

Reasons for decision

 

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth introduced a report asking the Cabinet to endorse a revised local development scheme for adoption by the full Council. It was noted that this statutory requirement, under the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, set out the Council's three-year programme for updating its planning policies. The update presented to the Cabinet was in response to the Deputy Prime Minister's request for all local planning authorities to publish a revised scheme by 6th March 2025, following changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. The Cabinet Member outlined the key objectives, which included ensuring compliance with national deadlines, introducing a three-stage local plan programme, and aligning local planning with the revised London Plan and housing targets. The scheme aimed to reduce legal challenges and delays, support sustainable development, growth, and high-quality housing and strengthen community engagement. It was noted that the cost would be met through existing budgets with minor additional expenditure for consultation and that failure to update the plan could result in Government or Mayoral intervention.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

Cabinet’s options were limited to meet the Ministerial requirement, and to minimise additional risks if the current plan was not updated.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Residents’ Services Select Committee

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

This decision cannot be called-in and is referred to the full Council for determination.

Officer(s) to action

Julia Johnson / Gavin Polkinghorn

Directorate

Place

Classification

Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.

 

 

Publication date: 14/02/2025

Date of decision: 13/02/2025

Decided at meeting: 13/02/2025 - CABINET

Accompanying Documents:

 

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