Decision details
Response to the Government’s consultation on ‘Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system'
PDF 74 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek agreement to responses drafted to
questions asked by the Government in ‘Proposed reforms to the
National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the
planning system’
Decision:
That the Executive Member for Planning, Transport and the Countryside agrees that the response set out in Appendix A can form the Council’s submission to the Government’s consultation.
Reasons for the decision:
The reasons for this recommendation are:
· To make the Government aware of the implications of their proposals on planning in Bracknell Forest.
· To use this as an opportunity to influence the direction of national planning policy.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative option is not to respond to the consultation. The Council would therefore lose the opportunity to influence future government policy especially on matters that could have an adverse impact on Bracknell Forest.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: None
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: Place.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
This is the Council’s response to a
government consultation.
Consultees
Not applicable
Contact: Andrew Hunter, Executive Director: Place Email: andrew.hunter@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351907.
Publication date: 13/09/2024
Date of decision: 13/09/2024
Effective from: 21/09/2024
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