Agenda item - Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document Issues & Options

Report of the Executive Director Economy, Environment & Culture

RESOLVED:

That the Tourism, Development & Culture Committee:

1          Agrees and gives authority to consult on the Issues and Options paper which will inform a full Draft Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document;

2          Notes the background information provided in this report regarding the process for preparing the Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document(UDF SPD); and

3          Authorises the Head of Planning make any necessary minor amendments to the Issues and Options paper prior to stakeholder consultation.

12.1    The Committee considered the Report of the Executive Director Economy, Environment & Culture which provided an update on the Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document to help deliver high quality design and place-making as part of future development in the city.

12.2   Councillor Mears welcomed the report and Councillor Mac Cafferty also

thanked the Principle Planning Officer for her input.

12.3    Councillor Cattell also highlighted the point about spaces between buildings within the report and hoped they would get good feedback from the industry.  

12.4    Councillor Morris agreed with Councillor Mac Cafferty regarding the Circus Street development, which he felt should not have been agreed.  He stated that he hoped the guidance would encourage more unique and innovative design.

12.5    RESOLVED:

That the Tourism, Development & Culture Committee:

1)           Agrees and gives authority to consult on the Issues and Options paper which will inform a full Draft Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document;

2)           Notes the background information provided in this report regarding the process for preparing  the Urban Design Framework Supplementary Planning Document (UDF SPD); and

3)           Authorises the Head of Planning make any necessary minor amendments to the Issues and Options paper prior to stakeholder consultation.