Decision details

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

(i)    To formally endorse the Facilitating Appropriate Development (FAD) and agree to the publication of the document for use as a non-statutory Planning Guidance document.

(ii)   To formally endorse the Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Planning Advice Note (PAN) and agree to the publication of the document for use as a non-statutory Planning Guidance document.

(iii) To grant the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development delegated authority to agree any necessary minor editorial changes to the documents referenced in (i) and (ii) above.

REASON

To provide clear and consistent planning guidance to aid applicants, stakeholders and those involved in determining planning applications in advance of the adoption of the new Local Plan.