Decision details

Stockport Local Plan - Regulation 18 Consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Cabinet are asked, having regard to any comments made by members of the scrutiny committee, to approve the emerging draft Stockport Local Plan set out in Appendix 1 and draft updated policies map set out in Appendix 2 for consultation between 02/09/2024 and 28/10/2024. The consultation will take place under Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 and be carried out in accordance with the council’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement.

Decision:

The Cabinet has considered a report setting out details relating to the emerging draft Stockport Local Plan and outlining proposals that it be subject to a period of public consultation commencing in early September 2024 and continuing into October 2024, and has:-

 

(1) Given approval to the emerging draft Stockport Local Plan set out in Appendix 1 to the report and the draft updated policies map set out in Appendix 2 for consultation between 2 September 2024 and 28 October 2024.

 

(2) Delegated the making of minor amendments to the emerging draft Stockport Local Plan and/or the draft updated policies map prior to the consultation commencing to the Assistant Director for Place Making and Planning in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council.

 

(3) In light of the outcome of the General Election, delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to delay the commencement of the consultation in the event that changes to national policy are made that would result in a need for the council to review its approach in the local plan.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Included as part of report

Decision Reference: CAB472

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.

Forward Plan Reference: ER&H11/ CC&E3

Other reasons / organisations consulted

A public consultation is proposed as part of the decision for this item.

Contact: Emma Curle, Services to Place Email: emma.curle@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-3542.

Report author: Emma Curle

Publication date: 19/07/2024

Date of decision: 19/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 19/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 26/07/2024

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