To consider a report by County Councillor Iain McIntosh, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Planning and Economic Regeneration.
Minutes:
Cabinet was asked to approve the Powys Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021 [AMR 2021] in readiness for its publication and submission to the Welsh Government no later than 31st October 2021. Cabinet was further asked to give approval to formally commence the Review process of the Powys Local Development Plan and, accordingly, to commence work on the preparation of a Review Report.
Cabinet was advised that the LDP was largely delivering and meeting the monitoring targets, pointing to successful policy implementation. Of the 62 monitoring indicators, 37 were “Green”, three were “Blue” with the recommendation that further training was required; eight were “Yellow” identifying that further investigation/research was required; three were “Amber” suggesting that a Policy Review was required; and four were “Red” indicating that a Plan Review was required as they related to the delivery of the strategy.
The Leader asked about Corporate Joint Committees and was advised that there would be a future requirement for local planning authorities to work together to produce a strategic development plan. Officers would be meeting colleagues from the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Ceredigion County Council to discuss options.
RESOLVED
1. That the Annual Monitoring Report 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021 with Annex 1 and Annex 2 together with its accompanying two informing background papers in order for the AMR to be submitted to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2021 in accordance with the relevant legislation. It will be published concurrently on the Council’s website.
2. To approve the commencement of the LDP Review process.
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