Decision details

Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on ‘Changes to the current planning system – planning policy and regulations’ (August 2020)

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To agree the Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on ‘Changes to the current planning system – planning policy and regulations’ (August 2020)

Decision:

The Executive Member for Planning and Transport agrees the content ofBracknell Forest Council’s response to the Government’s consultation on ‘Changes to the current planning system - consultation on changes to planning policy and regulations’ as set out in Appendix A of the Director: Place, Planning and Regenerations report.

 

Reasons for the decision:

It is considered necessary for the Council to respond to the consultation since it contains proposals that could have implications for future planning policy including housing need and the ability to deliver affordable housing. It could also have an impact on the consideration of planning applications.

 

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option is for the Council not to respond to the consultation. However, this would mean that the Council would lose the opportunity to influence possible changes in national legislation, planning policy and guidance.

 

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Nil

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director: Place, Planning and Regeneration

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable as this involves the Council’s response to a consultation from Government

Consultees

None

Contact: Max Baker, Assistant Director: Planning Email: max.baker@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351902.

Publication date: 24/09/2020

Date of decision: 24/09/2020

Effective from: 02/10/2020

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