Decision - Revised Local Development Scheme for the Local Development Framework

1) That the Cabinet approves the revised Local Development Scheme for submission to the Secretary of State, subject to minor changes to the Waste and Minerals DPD timetables and minor non-material alterations that may be made in consultation with the Director of Environment and the Cabinet Member for Environment.

2) That the Cabinet approve that the Local Development Scheme should be brought into effect following approval by the Secretary of State

To ensure that there is an up to date timetable for preparing development plan documents in accordance with government guidance. In addition, to ensure that minor changes can be made, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, without the need for the document to return to Cabinet.

Should the LDS be agreed by the Secretary of State there would be no requirement for the document to return to Cabinet for adoption

The main alternative options considered and evaluated in preparing the LDS relate to the type of local development documents to be prepared over the next three years, how they will be resourced, prioritised and when the key stages will be undertaken. The proposed timetable is considered the best option with the resources available.