URL: https://rbwm.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=606

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report will seek authority to publish a notice of intention to commence preparation of a new local plan for the Borough and to agree the timetable for its preparation. It will also seek delegated authority for certain statutory requirements in the preparation process.

Content: AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and: i)                 Approved the publication of the Council’s formal ‘Notice of Intention to Commence’ the new local plan by no later than 25 June 2026 ii)               Approved the Local Plan timetable as set out at Appendix C and its publication no later than the date of publication of the ‘Notice of Intention to Commence’ iii)             Agreed to undertake a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule in parallel with the preparation of the new Local Plan, with the intention of holding a joint examination of the Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule iv)             Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Planning and Governance to approve future updates to the Local Plan timetable; v)               Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Planning and Governance to approve, publish and submit the required documents and statements for statutory Gateways 1, 2 and 3. vi)             Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Planning and Governance to approve and publish the statutory ‘scoping’ stage consultation vii)            Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Planning and Governance to approve and update, where necessary, a Local Plan Consultation and Engagement Strategy  

Date of Decision: May 19, 2026