Agenda

To receive and note apologies for absence.

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Webcasting of Public Meetings

Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be webcast including any registered public speakers who have given their permission. The meeting can be viewed live and on demand at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Local Plan Working Group held on 15 April 2025.

The TOR document outlines the group's purpose, objectives, scope, membership, and responsibilities and clarifies the group's role and authority within the City of York Council's overall governance structure.

This report provides an overview of current UK planning reforms and explains the requirement for undertaking a Local Plan scoping consultation as an early stage in the preparation of a new Local Plan.

Following the decision by Executive in considering these matters and the decision to initiate a Local Plan review, this report seeks to discuss the approach to scope the new Local Plan, ensuring compliance with national policy, strengthening the evidence base, and enabling early engagement with stakeholders and communities.

This report seeks Members’ views on the proposed approach to the preparation and implementation of non-statutory planning guidance to support the emerging Local Plan.

Non-statutory guidance will provide clarity to applicants, decision-makers and stakeholders on the interpretation and application of Local Plan policies prior to the adoption of formal Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the Local Government Act 1972.