URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=390

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Purpose: To seek the Council’s endorsement of the Cotswolds National Landscape (Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty - AONB) Management Plan 2025 – 2030. Recommendation: That Cabinet resolves to: Endorse the Cotswolds National Landscape Management Plan 2023–2025 for use as: • part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan; • part of the evidence base for the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans; • part of the evidence base for the preparation and implementation of relevant Council strategies, policies and projects; • as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications (where compatible with relevant Local Plan and national policy); and • to inform the development and delivery of the Council’s services and activities.

Content: The purpose of the report was to seek Cabinet’s endorsement of the Cotswolds National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - AONB) Management Plan 2025 – 2030 and seek endorsement of its use as part of the evidence base for the preparation and implementation of relevant Council strategies, policies and projects including but not limited to the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plans.   Councillor Juliet Layton and Councillor Paul Hodgkinson declared an interest as they serve on the board of the CNL.  Both Councillors left the Chamber for the debate.   The report was proposed by Councillor Joe Harris and seconded by Councillor Claire Bloomer.   Cabinet RESOLVED to endorse the recommendation of the report that the Cotswolds National Landscape Management Plan 2023-2025 be used as ·         part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan; ·         part of the evidence base for the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans; ·         part of the evidence base for the preparation and implementation of relevant Council strategies, policies and projects; ·         as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications (where compatible with relevant Local Plan and national policy); and ·         to inform the development and delivery of the Council’s services and activities.   Voting Record 4 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.    

Date of Decision: May 8, 2025