Issue - decisions

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.