Decision details

RESOLVED:

(a)  That the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) “Air Quality Assessments in New Development” be published and subject to a six-week period (or equivalent) of public consultation; and

(b)  That prior to publication, the final editing of the draft document (attached in Appendix 1 to the report) be agreed by the Executive Head for Planning, Regeneration and the Economy in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

As set out in the report.

KEY DECISION:

Yes.

PORTFOLIO:

Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

None.

DISCUSSION:

The Portfolio Holder introduced the report and welcomed the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation, which would seek to enhance the requirement for protecting air quality in the District.  The SPD would bring about further guidelines for existing policies and encourage early engagement with developers, bringing mitigation to acceptable levels.

In response to comments made in relation to the cumulative impact on air quality caused by a series of individual developments, officers reassured the Cabinet that it was critical to look at this matter strategically and the SPD would seek to do this, remain consistent with relevant guidance and take into account all committed development.