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Draft National Planning Policy Framework - Response to Consultation

 

 

Meeting: 05/10/2011 - Cabinet (Item 59)

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Minutes:

Members considered the detailed report on and proposed response to the consultation document on the draft National Planning Policy Framework.

 

It was noted that the basis of the proposed response was that greater detail was needed together with clarification of many aspects of the document.

 

Members appreciated the work undertaken by the Strategic Planning Manager in drafting the response within the confines of the questionnaire format required by the Department for Communities and Local Government. It was felt however that it would be appropriate to also include a separate letter from the Leader requesting clarification on issues specific to Bromsgrove District such as the Green Belt and the cross boundary issues. It was also felt appropriate to seek the support of the Leader of the Opposition on this matter in order to add weight to the representations.

 

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the report together with the implications of the draft National Planning Policy Framework be noted;

(b)       that the response as contained at appendix A to the report be approved and submitted to the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of the Council’s formal response to the consultation; and

(c)        that in addition to (b) above, a separate letter be sent by the Leader of the Council and Leader of the Opposition if he is in agreement, relating to Bromsgrove’s specific circumstances in respect of the Green Belt and cross boundary issues.