Issue - meetings

Report of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure.

The Principal Planning Policy Officer presented the report to members.

Councillor J Legrys expressed his disappointment that there were no comments from Cabinet on the document when they had discussed it. He sought clarity on why the document had been brought back to committee following Cabinet consideration. The Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager provided members with an explanation of the decision making process that was required.

Councillor J Legrys felt that 20% affordable housing was too low for the Coalville urban area. He was pleased with the wording around contributions for both on site and off site new developments, however he noted issues around the uncertainty of HS2, employment of both the Freeport and the Development Corporation, and also Ratcliff Power Station. 

Following comments made by Councillor A C Saffell supporting the proposal to make land available for a new settlement that would provide affordable homes for those employed at the sites in the north of the district, the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager reminded members of the information in relation to this which was contained in the Development Strategy report considered at the last meeting; and that land west of Belton was not considered to be appropriate in view of issues around multiple ownership and the need to demonstrate deliverability in accordance with the national planning policy framework.

It was moved by Councillor R Morris, seconded by Councillor J Hoult and

RESOLVED THAT:

The Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document attached as appendix B be adopted.