Cabinet considered the recommendation from the Local Plan Task Group to progress the new Local Plan on the basis of a lower housing need figure derived from proposed updated methodology in the Government’s recent consultation on Changes to the Planning System which is associated with the Planning for the Future white paper consultation.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
To continue to rely on the existing higher need figure.
Resolved to agree the recommendation of the Local Plan Task Group to proceed with preparation of the new Local Plan to meet our housing need in full on the basis of the lower figure emerging from the Government consultation on the revised methodology.
Reason for decision:
This endorses the views of the Task Group and will enable officers to proceed with Local Plan preparation and evidence gathering from a common position. It will show a clear audit trail at the Examination of our Plan to show how it has developed.