Decision
Analysis
outcome: The submission of the Council's response to Government's national planning reform consultations was approved.
summary: The decision involves approving the submission of the Council's response to Government's national planning reform consultations.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the submission of the Council's response to Government's national planning reform consultations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as planning reform can impact various stakeholders such as developers, residents, and environmental groups.
affected_stakeholders: ["Developers", "Residents", "Environmental groups"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no mention or implication of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1781
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: 3.1 To approve the submission of the Council’s response to Government’s national planning reform consultations (Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out; Technical Consultation on Implementing Measures to Improve Build Out Transparency; Planning Reform Working Paper: Reforming Site Thresholds; and Reform of Planning Committees: Technical Consultation), as set out in Appendix 1 to this report. 3.2.That authority be given to the Service Director - Legal and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning to agree any additional changes to the Council’s response to Government’s national planning reform consultations, ahead of their submission to Government.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025