8 Revised Local Development Scheme 
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Minutes:
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.
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Relevant Select Committee
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Residents’ Services Select Committee
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in /
date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)
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This decision cannot
be called-in and is referred to the full Council for
determination.
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Officer(s) to action
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Julia Johnson / Gavin Polkinghorn
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Directorate
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Place
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Classification
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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.
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