Issue - meetings

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager

The Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager presented the report and along with the Principal Planning Policy Officers, summarised each of the policies for consideration.

Each policy was discussed in turn and Members suggested several minor changes to wording to enable better application of the policies, particularly at Planning Committee.  It was also proposed that deadlines and timescales, in the form of a Gant Chart be presented to Members in the future to assist with understanding progress.  Officers noted the suggestions.

Some questions of clarity were sought and addressed by officers in relation to renewable energy, neighbourhood plans and viability in relation to affordable housing.

Members welcomed the revisions to policies, particularly Policy H8 – Houses in Multiple Occupation in Kegworth, Policy TC2 – Hot Food Takeaway Uses, Policy IF3 – Green and Blue Infrastructure, and Policy EN4 – Charnwood Forest Regional Park. Some concerns were raised in relation to Air quality, as it was felt that more could be done, and providing community facilities for new development, as it was felt that it was not as strong as the current policy.

Officers thanked members for their contributions at the meeting and encouraged them to submit all comments made formally as part of the consultation when it was launched early next year, either individually or as part of their political groups.

Councillor K Merrie left the meeting during discussion at 7.23pm and returned at 7.25pm.

The Chair thanked officers for a comprehensive report and reiterated encouragement to Members to take part in consultation process.

It was moved by Councillor P Lees, seconded by Councillor A Woodman and

RESOLVED THAT:

The Draft policies as set out at Appendix A be agreed for the purposes of consultation.