Decision details

Council received the report of the Spatial Planning Manager which sought approval for the adoption of the Local Plan.  This was a statutory planning document to guide decision-making when considering development proposals in the borough. It set out the growth strategy to 2038, including planning policies used to determine planning applications and identifying development sites that would enable growth needed in the borough.  It was noted that the Democratic Services Manager had circulated some amendments to the Local Plan prior to the meeting, which had also been published on the council’s website.

                   RESOLVED –

1.          That, Council adopts the Watford Local Plan as attached as appendix A in accordance with S23(3) of the 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (as amended);

2.          That delegated authority be given to the Associate Director of Planning, Infrastructure and Economy in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Partnerships and Planning to undertake revisions to formatting of the Local Plan.