Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet:-

(a)  agree that the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) “Parking Standards” 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:

No.

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 highlighted that the item would be the subject of a six week consultation period.  The SPD was a necessary guidance document and needed to strike the right balance for the district, particularly in respect of sustainability.

Executive Management Team, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure, Member Task and Finish Group