To receive and consider the binding Inspector’s Report into the Examination in Public of the Powys Local Development Plan (LDP) and to adopt and publish the Powys LDP 2011-2026, incorporating the changes recommended in the Inspector’s Report.
Minutes:
Council considered the Powys Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026. The Plan incorporated five binding recommendations made by the Inspector. In moving the recommendations the Portfolio Holder for Economy and Planning paid tribute to the work of the Professional Lead – Planning Policy and his team and the LDP Working Group. The recommendations were seconded by County Councillor James Evans.
The Professional Lead – Planning Policy answered questions from members. He acknowledged the point made by a number of members that as the plan covered the period 2011-2016 it included some permissions that had already been given but advised that the plan identified 5,588 dwelling sites which was 24% in excess of the 4,500 requirement. Members were concerned that if sites with permissions were not developed there would be no scope for development. In such circumstances officers would look at other options for development through departure applications. Officers would encourage developers to bring forward sites or risk losing them.
Recommendation 1: by 56 votes to 0 it was
RESOLVED |
Reasons for Decision: |
1. To adopt and publish the Powys Local Development Plan 2011-2026 (Enclosures 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 – 3.9), incorporating the changes recommended in the Inspector’s Report (Enclosures 1.1 – 1.12).
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To comply with: · Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, 2004, as amended. · The Town & Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations, 2005, as amended. · Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Wales) Regulations 2004. · The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. · The LDP Delivery Agreement 2015. |
Recommendation 2: by 57 votes to 0 it was
RESOLVED |
Reason for Decision: |
2. To approve and publish the: (i) Adoption Statement (Enclosure 4); and the (ii) Final Assessment Reports for the Powys LDP (HRA SEA, SA) (Enclosures 5.1 – 5.3). |
To comply with: · Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, 2004, as amended. · The Town & Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations, 2005, as amended. · Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Wales) Regulations 2004. · The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. · The LDP Delivery Agreement 2015. |
Recommendation 3: by 56 votes to 0 it was
RESOLVED |
Reasons for Decision: |
3. To grant delegated powers to the Professional Lead – Planning Policy to correct any typing or grammatical errors, to deal with any minor matters or errors, and any presentational matters required for publishing the final LDP. |
To enable publication to be expedited. |
Recommendation 4: by 57 votes to 0 it was
RESOLVED |
Reason for Decision |
4. That the following existing UDP Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) only will remain as a material planning consideration in the determination of planning applications until superseded or withdrawn: (i) Affordable Housing for Local Needs SPG, 2010; (ii) Residential Design Guide, 2004. |
To enable existing detailed planning guidance to continue on an interim basis for two planning policy areas and for all other SPG and IDCG prepared for the UDP to be withdrawn. |
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