Issue - meetings

This report outlines work carried out on the preparation of a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the former British Sugar/Manor school site. Members are asked to note the consultation findings and approve the revised draft SPD.

RESOLVED:             That Cabinet agree

i)             Option 1 to note the consultation findings and agree the revised draft Supplementary Planning Document at Annex 2 of the report to be used for development management purposes.

ii)            To delegate to the Director of City Strategy in consultation with the Cabinet Member for City Strategy the making of any incidental changes to the draft document that are necessary as a result of the recommendations of the report.

REASON:               i)             To provide robust planning guidance to assess the acceptability of emerging development proposals and future planning applications for the area.

ii)         To enable any recommended changes to be incorporated within the draft SPD.

Consideration was given to a report which outlined the work carried out on the preparation of a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the former British Sugar/Manor School site.

Information on the background to the preparation of the document and consultations undertaken and responses received were detailed. Consideration had been given to all comments received and details of the main changes proposed to the SPD were outlined at paragraphs 8 to 21 of the report. It was confirmed that it was important that a planning framework for the area was in place, as soon as possible, in order to provide up to date specific planning guidance with clear direction given on planning issues and considerations relevant to this site, prior to the submission of any planning application.

The Cabinet Member confirmed that the document reflected the consultation responses and incorporated new access routes, however it was noted that there would be a need to ensure that impacts on adjoining residential areas were minimised.

Consideration was then given to the following options:

Option 1: To note the consultation findings and agree the revised draft SPD for use of the document for development management purposes.

Option 2: To request further changes are made to the draft SPD. 

RESOLVED:             That Cabinet agree

i)             Option 1 to note the consultation findings and agree the revised draft Supplementary Planning Document at Annex 2 of the report to be used for development management purposes. ^1.

ii)            To delegate to the Director of City Strategy in consultation with the Cabinet Member for City Strategy the making of any incidental changes to the draft document that are necessary as a result of the recommendations of the report. ^2.

REASON:               i)             To provide robust planning guidance to assess the acceptability of emerging development proposals and future planning applications for the area.

ii)         To enable any recommended changes to be incorporated within the draft SPD.