Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the recommendations to update the Local Plan policies following the review.
summary: The decision involves a review and update of the Rushmoor Local Plan, which is a framework for future development, land use, and planning policy in the Rushmoor area.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the full update of the Rushmoor Local Plan policies following a recent review.
reason_contentious: The issue could be contentious due to potential impacts on local development, environment, housing, and infrastructure, which may affect various local stakeholders and could lead to disagreements among residents, developers, and political groups.
affected_stakeholders: Local residents, property developers, businesses, environmental groups, and local government officials.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision, but as a council decision, it is inherently political and may reflect the priorities of the ruling party in the council.
URL: https://democracy.rushmoor.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=483
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Cabinet considered Report No. PG2334, which set out a review of the Rushmoor Local Plan. The Cabinet was informed that the Council had been required to review the Rushmoor Local Plan in line with planning legislation. The review had been undertaken using the Planning Advisory Service’s toolkit and this had highlighted actions that were required. The Cabinet RESOLVED that (i) in accordance with the conclusions of the review of the Rushmoor Local Plan and as set out in Report No. PG2334, the Local Plan policies are in need of updating; and (ii) the review of the Local Plan policies on a full update basis be approved.
Date of Decision: November 21, 2023