Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet:

a)      note the report;

b)      approve the preparation of a new Local Plan for Newark & Sherwood; and

c)      adopt amendments to the Local Development Scheme as set in Section 2 of this report and Appendix A, to come into force on 17 December 2024.

The Director – Planning & Growth presented a report which updated the Cabinet on

progress with the Amended Allocations & Development Management DPD, set out proposals in relation to the development of a new Local Plan for Newark & Sherwood, and proposed amendments to the Local Development Scheme to reflect these.

The report proposed two timetables be prepared for review, committing the Council to prepare a review as soon as possible. Both were based on assumptions which presented risk, but it was considered that whilst the systems may be different (a local plan under current regulations or one under new regulations) the overall task pf preparing a plan for the district meant that the preparation work undertaken would not be wasted.

In considering the report, the Cabinet referred to future housing targets, a new Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment, and the importance of community involvement in shaping the future plan.

AGREED     (unanimously) that Cabinet:

a)           note the report;

b)          approve the preparation of a new Local Plan for Newark & Sherwood; and

c)           adopt amendments to the Local Development Scheme as set in Section 2 of this report and Appendix A, to come into force on 17 December 2024.

Reasons for Decision:

To allow Cabinet to note progress on the Plan Review;

To agree to begin preparation of a new Local Plan for Newark & Sherwood so that the Council can demonstrate to the Planning Inspector that it is committed to producing one; and

To allow the Council to publish an amendment to the timetable so that the Local Development Scheme can be updated to comply with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and appropriate regulations.

Options Considered:

The Inspectorate has requested that the Council confirm its position on Plan Review, therefore in order to meet these requirements it is necessary to review the Local Development Scheme.