Issue - meetings

To receive an update on consultations on emerging planning proposals, and agree the revised Consultation on Emerging Planning Proposals.

The Committee considered a report on updates to the ‘Consultation on Emerging Planning Proposals’ document from the Planning Development Manager. The consultation protocol was adopted in 2022, and a review of the document would take place every two years. Updates to the document were highlighted as well as the impact of the document since adoption. The protocol was not binding to developers, but existed to demonstrate the importance of consultation and engagement with the community. The Planning Development Manager reported an update to Appendix 2 of the report as follows:

Debenhams: In addition, in-person meetings had been held with local stakeholder groups, businesses and residents associations, and street canvassing and surveys had taken place.

Renshaw: Street canvassing and in-person briefings with local stakeholder groups were undertaken.

The Committee raised a recent planning application where they felt the document had not been adhered to, and the Planning Development Manager explained the applicant had not met with the Council before submitting their application.

The Committee resolved to agree the revised Consultation on Emerging Planning Proposals document.