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.