Issue - items at meetings - Government Consultation : Neighbourhood Planning Regulations

Report of the Strategic Director, Place (copy attached).

That the Cabinet Member for Planning, Employment, Economy & Regeneration endorses the council’s officers’ response to the Government’s consultation, as set out at Appendix 1, to the Government’s consultation relating to the draft Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.

74.1         The Leader considered an update from the Head of Planning Strategy concerning the government consultation on neighbourhood planning regulations.

74.2         The Head of Planning Strategy introduced the report and explained that it was due to have been considered at the December Cabinet Member Meeting which had been cancelled. The principles of neighbourhood planning regulations were supported, but the Council would need further clarification on how this was to be carried out.

74.3         Councillor Carol Theobald asked how this work would be funded, and the Leader explained it was necessary to wait for further guidance.

74.4         RESOLVED - That the Leader of the Council acting as Cabinet Member for Planning, Employment, Economy & Regeneration endorse the Council Officers’ response to the Government’s consultation, as set out at Appendix 1, to the Government’s consultation relating to the draft Neighbourhood Planning Regulations.