URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=774

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)               That the Shaping Development in Horsham District Planning Advice Note (‘the Advice Note’) as a non-statutory planning guidance document be approved, to replace the Facilitating Appropriate Development document;   ii)              That authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure be granted, to make any necessary minor editorial changes to the Advice Note prior to publication; and   iii)             That authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure be granted, to make such further changes to the Advice Note as may be required to reflect updated legislation, national policy or guidance, or the status of the emerging Horsham District Local Plan 2023-40   REASONS   i)               To provide clear and consistent and timely planning guidance to aid applicants, stakeholders and decision makers for determining planning applications that reflects up to date legislation, policy and information.   ii)              To ensure a Shaping Development in Horsham District Planning Advice Note is in place which will guide development in a way that demonstrates that the Council is proactive in supporting sustainable development that as far as possible complies with the adopted Horsham District Development Framework and up-to-date national planning policies, and takes account of emerging policies in the Horsham District Local Plan 2023-2040 to deliver the development to meet identified needs and ensures that other objectives are met.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   The Council could consider not introducing the SDPAN and relying on the existing Facilitating Appropriate Development document from 2022. It has been a useful tool and has been used in the determination of applications and relied upon at appeals. However, this is not recommended as the existing Facilitating Appropriate Development document is becoming increasingly out of date and, therefore, its usefulness is reducing. This is primarily because it relates to a different national policy context

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025