Issue - meetings

Councillor Jones highlighted a number of proposed policy changes and noted that the consultation document would be circulated widely.  In response to a question about tall buildings, the Leader noted that residents have a higher influence on planning issues under the current administration.  Residents will have their say in setting local criteria to control the type of tall building in their area.  Ongoing discussions are taking place with local residents and the developer on the Town Hall development proposal. On Charing Cross, The Leader noted that the electorate had given them the mandate to oppose the closure of the Accident and Emergency department.

1.1           That approval be given to the consultation draft Local Plan (see Appendix 1) and the Proposals Map changes (see Appendix 2), with a view that the documents and other associated material such as the Sustainability Appraisal are made available for public consultation.

1.2           That the Executive Director of Transport and Technical Services, in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport & Residents Services, be authorised to approve any technical and other minor amendments to the consultation draft Local Plan.

1.3           That approval be given to commence consultation in January 2015 for a minimum of 6 weeks.