Issue - meetings

The report of the Interim Planning Policy Team Manager.

The Interim Planning Policy Team Manager presented the report.

Members had a discussion about the progress of the Local Plan during which several questions of clarity were addressed.

Members questioned what the consequences were if the timescales outlined in the report were not adhered to. The Head of Planning and Infrastructure replied that the consequences would have been seen as applications were made, as, when there was no up to date Local Plan previously, more applications went through. He also emphasised the importance of meeting the timescales as the Council would soon be challenged on its five-year housing land supply.

The report was noted.