URL: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1466

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The report detailed the requirements to undertake a short public consultation on the New Carrington: Delivery Strategy, the evidence underpinning it and associated supporting documents.

Content: The report detailed the requirements to undertake a short public consultation on the New Carrington: Delivery Strategy, the evidence underpinning it and associated supporting documents. 1)         That a four-week consultation be undertaken in respect of the New Carrington Masterplan Delivery Strategy and relevant supporting documents/ evidence in accordance with the provisions set out in the Councils’ Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) for Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) starting no earlier than 15 September 2025.   2)         That the Corporate Director of Place be delegated authority to organise and make all necessary arrangements for the public consultation.   3)         That the Corporate Director of Place be delegated authority, in consultation with the Executive Member Economy and Regeneration for the preparation and issuing of the Council’s response to the consultation and ensuing recommendations as soon as possible after the closure of the consultation.   4)         That it be noted that the consultation, representations to it and the council’s response and recommendations will be used and relied upon immediately for decision-making purposes.   5)         That it be noted that the full and final draft of the New Carrington Masterplan (incorporating the delivery strategy) will be subject to a full six-week public consultation in accordance with the Local Development Scheme (LDS). To enable a focused public consultation on the New Carrington Masterplan Delivery Strategy element to demonstrate significant and visible progress to all stakeholders and address the criticisms of recent the appeal decision before a precedent can be established, hindering the Council’s ability to deliver the requirements of the New Carrington allocation in full. Whilst it is possible to hold one public consultation on the full and final Masterplan and all supporting evidence etc. next year, it is clear from the recent appeal decision that a lack of public consultation and scrutiny of the proportionate contributions and the information that it is based on, will continue to cause an issue for the Council going forwards.   If the criticisms are not addressed and visible progress made, there is the risk of additional appeal decisions cementing the view that proportionate contributions are not justified, establishing a precedent for all future development at New Carrington.   In light of the current situation, there is, therefore, no reasonable alternative. None.

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025