Executive
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the Executive meeting held on Thursday, 26 January 2023. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democracy Support Group no later than 4pm on the second working day after this meeting.
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5. City of York Local Plan
Resolved: (i) That the schedules of modifications and evidence provided in Annexes 1 to 8 to the report and in Table 1 be approved, and that approval be given to commence consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications and the associated evidence base.
(ii) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects, to agree any minor (non-material) amendments and to sign off the publication version of the Local Plan Proposed Modifications prior to public consultation.
Reason: For the Local Plan found to be ‘sound’ the proposed modifications must be formally consulted on as set out in the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning (England) Regulations 2012 (Regulations 23,24,25 relating to Examination period).
(iii) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance & Major projects, to collate the results of the consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications and the associated evidence base, and submit them to the Inspectors for them to draft their report; and
(iv) in the event that there are no material changes following the conclusion of the consultation exercise on the Proposed Main Modifications and the associated evidence base and following receipt of the Inspectors’ report, the Local Plan (as modified in accordance with the Proposed Main Modifications and the associated evidence base) and the Inspectors’ report be submitted to Full Council by the Leader, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Place, to recommend adoption.
Reason: To support progress towards adoption of the Local Plan, which will ensure the Council meets its statutory and national planning policy requirements.
(v) That the proposed list of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) to be produced to support the implementation of the Local Plan be approved.
Reason: To support the implementation of the Local Plan.
(vi) That approval be given to prepare an evidence base to support the possible introduction of an Article 4 direction to remove permitted development rights to allow changes of use from office to residential.
Reason: To support the implementation of the Local Plan.
(vii) That the evidence-gathering in relation to short term lets and HMOs be noted.
Reason: To establish how best to monitor and control these uses and support the implementation of the Local Plan.
(viii) That officers specifically address the issue of the Badger Hill petition on HMOs in respect of the appropriateness of an Article 4 direction to prevent the expansion of HMOs.
Reason: To ensure that the issues raised in the petition are properly considered.
6. Introduction of Community Infrastructure Levy
Resolved: (i) That approval be given to formally consult on the draft CIL Charging Schedule and associated Instalment Plan.
Reason: Before the CIL can be published and charged, a Draft Charging Schedule must be formally consulted on in line with the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended 2019).
(ii) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects, to agree any minor (non-material) amendments, and to sign off the publication version of the Draft CIL Charging Schedule prior to public consultation.
Reason: To agree the presentation of the publication version of the Draft CIL Charging Schedule.
(iii) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects, to consider the representations made to the consultation, to make any relevant modifications, and then submit the draft CIL Charging Schedule (and supporting documents) for examination by an independent Examiner.
Reason: To agree the presentation of the publication version of the Draft CIL Charging Schedule.
7. Recommissioning of Domestic Abuse Services
Resolved: (i) That officers within City of York Council (CYC) be authorised to work in partnership with North Yorkshire County Council and NYPFCC to tender a new contract for the provision of domestic abuse services.
(ii) That it be noted that CYC will have representation on the tender panels and be involved in developing the service specification through membership of the joint York and North Yorkshire Joint Commissioning Group.
(ii) That the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the relevant CYC officers and the Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Public Health, be authorised to accept the bid for this contract that scores highest on the evaluation criteria, and to award and sign a contract on behalf of CYC.
Reason: To enable domestic abuse services that are value for money and responsive to local need to be available to York residents.