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This report sets out the framework in which the new local plan will be prepared.

An up-to-date framework is presented which includes changes to the basis on which the council will prepare the local plan to reflect changes in national planning policy and the revised evidence base.

This will be what shapes the strategic direction of the spatial strategy and policies of the new Local Plan.

Following consideration, it was resolved to:

(1)      Agree the revised planning framework which will be the foundation for the Local Plan preparation, incorporating minor changes to the framework, in consultation with the Chair and the Vice Chair.

(2)      Agree the framework will be kept under review and any changes to national planning policy which have implications for the local plan preparation will be reported to the LPPC.

The Committee received a report setting out the framework in which the new local plan will be prepared.

An up-to-date framework is presented which includes changes to the basis on which the council will prepare the local plan to reflect changes in national planning policy and the revised evidence base.

This will be what shapes the strategic direction of the spatial strategy and policies of the new Local Plan.

The following matters were considered by the Committee:

a)            Key evidence base: it was noted that the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) 2016, is to be superseded by the Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA).

b)            Climate change: A Councillor asked how far the Local Plan can go in respect of climate change goals.  An Officer explained that the Plan can set targets in excess of national standards relating to water and energy efficiency, however viability will always need to be considered.

Following consideration, it was resolved to:

(1)      Agree the revised planning framework which will be the foundation for the Local Plan preparation, incorporating minor changes to the framework, in consultation with the Chair and the Vice Chair.

(2)      Agree the framework will be kept under review and any changes to national planning policy which have implications for the local plan preparation will be reported to the LPPC.