Agenda, decisions and minutes

To approve as correct the minutes of the meeting held on

(Note: If any Member wishes to propose an amendment to the minutes they should submit this in writing to committeeservices@horsham.gov.uk at least 24 hours before the meeting.  Where applicable, the audio recording of the meeting will be checked to ensure the accuracy of the proposed amendment.)

The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 29^th June 2017 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Leader.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members of the Cabinet

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any announcements from the Leader, Cabinet Members or the Chief Executive

There were no announcements.

To receive questions from and provide answers to the public in relation to matters which in the opinion of the person presiding at the meeting are relevant to the business of the meeting

No questions had been received.

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development

            RESOLVED

(i)         That the draft Conservation Area Appraisals & Management Plans, which include proposed boundary changes, be approved for public consultation.

(ii)        That the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development be authorised to agree minor editorial changes prior to publication.

REASONS

To enable Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans to be produced to help guide development for the five largest historic settlements outside Horsham town which are experiencing significant growth pressures: Pulborough, Billingshurst, Steyning, Henfield and Storrington.

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Development reported that Section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 required local planning authorities from time to time, to review and protect their conservation areas. 

In accordance with this requirement, draft Conservation Area Appraisals & Management Plans had been produced for Pulborough (Church Place & Lower Street), Billingshurst, Steyning, Henfield, and Storrington.  The appraisals included proposed additions and, in some cases, deletions to the current conservation area boundaries.

The Conservation Area Appraisals provided a basis on which to determine whether any parts should be deleted or additional parts designated.  The appraisals, once adopted following public consultation, would help inform future planning decisions regarding developments within or adjoining the respective Conservation Areas.  The Management Plans would take forward the issues raised in the appraisals, identifying the means by which the special interest of the Conservation Area would become self-sustaining into the future.

Members raised a number of issues including the possibility of designating new conservation areas; the involvement of parish councils; and a specific comment regarding the extent of a proposed addition in Billingshurst (which the Cabinet Member indicated would be considered during the consultation period).

            RESOLVED

(i)         That the draft Conservation Area Appraisals & Management Plans, which include proposed boundary changes, be approved for public consultation.

(ii)        That the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development be authorised to agree minor editorial changes prior to publication.

REASONS

To enable Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans to be produced to help guide development for the five largest historic settlements outside Horsham town which are experiencing significant growth pressures: Pulborough, Billingshurst, Steyning, Henfield and Storrington.

To consider any matters referred to Cabinet by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee

There were no matters currently outstanding for consideration.

To note the Forward Plan

The Forward Plan was noted following discussion regarding item 13 on the current Plan in respect of the delivery of housing.

There were no matters of special urgency to be considered.