Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To agree a revised Local Development Scheme
containing updated timetables for producing Local Plans in
Bracknell Forest. This fulfills the statutory requirement to
publish an up to date Local Development Scheme on the website so
that local communities and interested parties can keep track of
progress of Local Plans being prepared in an area.
That the Executive Member for Planning & Transport agrees that the Local Development Scheme 2021 – 2024 (October 2021), shall come into effect on 27th October 2021.
The Council is required to maintain an up to date LDS on its website. Preparation and approval of an up to date LDS aims to give residents, businesses and potential investors a clear indication of the timetable that the Council is working to in respect of the production of local development documents. It provides a starting point for stakeholders to see at what stages they can get involved in compiling these documents. The current version of the LDS does not contain up to date timetables for the local plans that are being prepared.
The option of not updating the LDS has been considered, but there is a statutory requirement1 for an up to date LDS. Due to the changes set out below, it is not possible to keep to the timelines set out in the current LDS. Additionally, not publishing an up to date LDS would mean a lack of clarity for local residents, developers and the business community about the Council’s intended approach to producing planning policies to guide future development.
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Within existing budget
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: Place, Planning and Regeneration
Other reasons / organisations consulted
No requirement for consultation
Consultees
Not applicable
Contact: Max Baker, Assistant Director: Planning Email: max.baker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351902.
Report author: Max Baker
Publication date: 19/10/2021
Date of decision: 19/10/2021
Decided at meeting: 19/10/2021 - Executive
Effective from: 27/10/2021
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