Report from Cabinet incorporating the report of the Spatial Planning Manager

Council received the report of the Spatial Development Manager regarding the Local Development Scheme, which had been considered by Cabinet on 5 July 2021.  This set out the subject, scope and timetable for the preparation of Development Plan Documents, including the Local Plan which was anticipated would be adopted in June 2022. 

RESOLVED –

Council agreed that:

1.          the Local Plan timetable, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

2.          minor updates to the Local Development Scheme be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Property, Planning and Housing Services.

Report of the Spatial Planning Manager

RESOLVED –

1.         That Cabinet recommends to Council the Local Plan timetable, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

2.         Cabinet recommends to Council that, minor updates to the Local Development Scheme be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Property, Planning and Housing Services.

Cabinet received a report of the Spatial Planning Manager which set out the subject, scope and timetable for the preparation of the Development Plan Documents, including the Watford Local Plan. 

The Mayor invited Councillor Johnson, Portfolio Holder responsible for planning, to present the report. 

Councillor Johnson informed members that the last update had been in October 2020.  The revised scheme reflected an updated position prior to the submission of the Watford Local Plan to the Secretary of State. 

The Head of Planning and Development added that it was essential to ensure the Local Development Scheme was up to date prior to the Watford Local Plan’s examination.  It is expected the examination will take place during December 2021 or January 2022 with a targeted adoption date of June 2022.

RESOLVED –

1.         That Cabinet recommends to Council the Local Plan timetable, attached as Appendix A, be adopted.

2.         Cabinet recommends to Council that, minor updates to the Local Development Scheme be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Commercial Property, Planning and Housing Services.