Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved to write to the Planning Inspectorate for reconsideration.
summary: The decision involves requesting the Planning Inspectorate to reconsider the Inspector's Initial Findings Letter in light of changing planning regulations.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure has decided to request the Planning Inspectorate to reconsider their Initial Findings Letter.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it reflects the wishes expressed by members and aims to progress the local plan.
affected_stakeholders: ["Planning Inspectorate", "Members at the Communities and Place Policy and Scrutiny meeting"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=771
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To write to the Planning Inspectorate requesting that they reconsider the Inspector’s Initial Findings Letter.  To reflect the wishes expressed by Members at the Communities and Place Policy and Scrutiny meeting on 23rd July 2025, and particularly in light of the changing planning regulations that will repeal the Duty to Co-operate. The alternative would be to not write to the Planning Inspectorate. However, this course of action has been rejected as it would not reflect the wishes expressed by members. It also ensures that all avenues to progress the local plan have been explored prior to any final decision made to withdraw the plan from examination. None.
Date of Decision: August 8, 2025