Decision details

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

i)        To adopt the Horsham Town Centre Public Realm Strategy and Design Guide.

RESOLVED

ii)       To note the summary of stakeholders’ consultations.

iii)      To delegate authority for any minor amendments to the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development.

REASON

i)        This Public Realm Strategy and Design Guide for Horsham Town Centre seeks to achieve the overarching aspiration to; enhance the existing heritage of the town centre; futureproof the town centre by identifying and maximising key spaces that could provide flexibility in how they can function, and improve access and connectivity throughout; sustain and further promote Horsham as a key destination to live, socialise and shop. A coherent public realm strategy is a fundamental factor in order to achieve this aspiration.

ii)       The Stakeholder engagement summary is an important background document in setting out the proposed response to the comments received.

iii)     To allow minor changes only. Any substantive change would need to be agreed by all Members.