Decision

The Cabinet has decided to withdraw the draft BCP Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule from examination, and publish a new Local Development Scheme.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet recommended to Council to withdraw the draft BCP Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule from examination, and to publish a new Local Development Scheme.

summary: The decision at stake is the withdrawal of the draft BCP Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule from examination, and the publication of a new Local Development Scheme.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to withdraw the draft BCP Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule from examination, and publish a new Local Development Scheme.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the withdrawal of a significant planning document and the need to start work on a new plan, which could impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Developers", "Environmental groups", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=842

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider the next steps for the draft BCP Local Plan following receipt of the post examination hearing Stage 1 Inspectors' letter. Also to consider a proposed revised timetable for the Local Plan (LDS).

Content: RECOMMENDED that Cabinet: - (a)           recommends to Council that the draft BCP Local Plan be withdrawn from examination; (b)           recommends to Council that the draft BCP CIL Charging Schedule be withdrawn from examination; (c)           agrees to the publication of a new Local Development Scheme at Appendix 1 and submission to Government, subject to Council agreement to withdraw the draft BCP Local Plan under recommendation a. (d)           agrees the updated Statement of Community Involvement at Appendix 2. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council Reason The draft BCP Local Plan has not been supported by the Inspectors’ at examination Stage 1. Local Authorities are required to produce, and keep up to date, a Local Development Scheme (LDS) which sets out the future planning documents the Council will be producing within a three-year period and the timescales and key milestones for their preparation. A new LDS is needed if the Council chooses to withdraw the draft BCP Local Plan and start work on a new BCP Local Plan. To update the SCI for the purpose of good planning.  

Date of Decision: May 13, 2025