Issue - decisions

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND PLYMOUTH PLAN

28/03/2014 - REVIEW OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND PLYMOUTH PLAN PROGRAMME

Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) submitted a report on progress made in the preparation of the Plymouth Plan and setting out proposed changes to the form, process and timetable for the Plymouth Plan required in response to recent national planning reforms.

Councillor Vincent, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report.

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report.

Agreed –

(1)

the programme and approach to preparing the Plymouth Plan, as outlined in the report;

(2)

to instruct Officers to prepare a programme of engagement to support the preparation of the Consultation Draft Plymouth Plan, including measures which support ward councillors in engaging with their constituents, to take place during the summer of 2014, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for the Environment and for Co-operatives and Community Development;

(3)

to report the programme and approach to preparing the Plymouth Plan, as outlined in the report, to the Cooperative Scrutiny Board.