Bracknell Forest Council
Record of Decision
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Work Programme Reference
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I104436 |
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TITLE: |
The Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan (Submission version) – consultation on Main Modifications
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SERVICE AREA: |
Place, Planning & Regeneration
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PURPOSE OF DECISION
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To seek approval to consult on Main Modifications to the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Plan (Submission version) and associated documents for a statutory period of at least six weeks. |
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IS KEY DECISION |
Yes
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DECISION MADE BY: |
Executive Member for Planning & Transport
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DECISION:
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RESOLVED that:
1 the Proposed Main Modifications (attached as Appendix 1) to the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan (Submission version), Policies Map and supporting documents together with the schedule of Additional Modifications be approved.
2 The consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications (attached as Appendix 1) to the Central and Eastern Berkshire Joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan (Submission version), Policies Map and supporting documents for a period of at least six weeks be approved.
3 That the Executive Director Place Planning and Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and Transport agree any further changes to the Proposed Main Modifications that are recommended by the Inspectors, prior to public consultation.
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REASON FOR DECISION
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1 As part of the examination process, the Inspectors must judge whether the CEBJMWP is ‘sound’ as set out in paragraph 35 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2021 (positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy). It is now clear that Main Modifications are required in order to make the the plan sound and ultimately ensure that the Council has an up to date and robust planning framework to guide development which reflects current national policy and guidance.
2 All Proposed Main Modifications and associated SA/SEA and HRA documents must be subject to public consultation before the Inspectors can make recommendations on them. Whilst the the Policies Map is not a development plan document, it illustrates geographically the application of policies in the plan. As certain proposed main modifications have geographical consequences, it is necessary to draw the proposed change to what is shown on the Policies Map. To ensure fairness, such proposed changes need to be subject to consultation alongside the Proposed Main Modifications.
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED
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The alternative options are to: (i) reject some or all of the identified Proposed Main Modifications to the plan; or (ii) suggest different or more wide-ranging modifications, beyond those required for soundness.
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DOCUMENT CONSIDERED: |
Report of the Executive Director: Place, Planning & Regeneration
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DECLARED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: |
None
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Date Decision Made |
Final Day of Call-in Period |
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8 February 2022 |
15 February 2022 |
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