Agenda item

*HC46         

Members were presented with a report that sought approval to publish the Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) for public consultation.  The purpose of the SPD was to add further detail and guidance to the policies in the adopted Joint Local Plan (JLP).  The SPD would be a material consideration when making decisions on planning applications in the JLP area.

The Lead Member for Environment introduced the report.  The Strategic Planning Manager confirmed that the SPD was guidance to support the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan, and not policy.  In respect of the weight to be afforded to the SPD, he advised that it should be very little, at least until after the consultation had been completed.

It was then RESOLVED that:

1.     Publication for consultation purposes, of the Plymouth and South West Devon Supplementary Planning Document and its two companion documents, the Developer Contribution Evidence Base and the Traditional Farm Buildings: Their adaptation and re-use (Barn Guide), be approved; and

2.     Authority be delegated to the Director of Place and Enterprise, in consultation with the Leader and Lead member for Environment, to make presentational and minor amendments to the SPD for consultation.