URL: https://democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2967

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning

Outcome: Decision Made

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report sets out progress made on the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan, currently at Local Plan Examination.  KCC is consulting on Main Modifications to the Plan and this report and Attached Appendix A sets out the suggested formal response to the consultation to be submitted by TWBC.      

Content: This report sets out progress made on the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan, currently at Local Plan Examination.  KCC is consulting on Main Modifications to the Plan and this report and Attached Appendix A sets out the suggested formal response to the consultation to be submitted by TWBC.       RESOLVED –   1.      That the current consultation on Kent County Council’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan Main Modifications be noted.   2.      That the responses/comments set out in the table of TWBC officer comments presented in Appendix A be submitted on or before 28 November 2024, as Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s representations to Kent County Council’s Minerals and Waste Local Plan Main Modifications consultation be approved.   To submit the representations/comments at Appendix A is favourable because it is considered to represent a corporate view having been considered by officers and Members.  It will ensure that TWBC has engaged with the consultation process in making representations/comments on matters which may affect TWBC and assisting KCC in progressing with their Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan. Do nothing – Not making representations to the consultation would miss an important opportunity to input and advise on the Main Modifications to the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan Review which may affect Tunbridge Wells borough, as the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan forms part of the Development Plan for Tunbridge Wells.    Submit Alternative Representations – This option would require further discussion with officers and/or Councillors to inform the response, which would mean the consultation deadline is not met. No conflicts of interest were declared by any Member who was consulted in respect of this decision.

Date of Decision: December 9, 2024