Issue - meetings

The report of the Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager

The Planning Policy and Land Charges Team Manager referred the Committee to the additional papers which included an update on the implication of the safeguarded HS2 trainline routes on proposed housing allocation sites and the officer’s new recommendation to defer the item.

A discussion between the Committee followed, with Members expressing understanding, but disappointment with the situation. Members requested further information on the allocations, including shared allocations and employment sites, affected by the safeguarded line. It was also expressed that the Committee should have a view on the issue before the next meeting.

Clarification was sought on the exact route that was safeguarded with some concerns being raised by Members in relation to the impact on Measham and Kegworth.

In response to a request to have sight of all available parcels of land that had been put forward in preparation should alternative sites be required, it was noted that previous committee reports contained this information and links to access would be sent to Members.

It was moved by Councillor J Legrys, seconded by Councillor M Ball and

RESOLVED THAT:

The item be deferred for consideration at a future Local Plan Committee meeting.