Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies of absence received at this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2018.

It was AGREED that the Minutes of the Planning and Development Policy Development and Review Panel held on the 17 July 2018 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements made at this meeting.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive a presentation from the Director of Planning and Regulation on the Delivery of Welborne.

The Panel received a presentation from the Welborne Strategic Lead, Sarah Ward, updating Members on the delivery of Welborne over the past three years and the current progress moving forward.

The presentation covered all aspects of the Welborne delivery and a detailed discussion took place with Members focusing questioning around two main areas; the delivery rates and affordability. The Director of Planning and Regulation addressed the Panel to explain that the Council will seek to put in place mechanisms to ensure that reviews take place as phases of the development progress and are completed. Officers have a positive relationship with Buckland Development Ltd and are maintaining constant dialogue to move the project forward, with the first phase of the build out plan being a key priority with the current discussions.

A copy of the presentation is appended to these Minutes.

It was AGREED that the Welborne Strategic Lead, Sarah Ward, be thanked for her informative presentation.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation, which reviews the Panel’s Work Programme for 2018/19.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation on the Panels Work Programme for 2018/19.

It was AGREED that the Panel: -

(a)  reviewed and agreed the proposed Work Programme for 2018/19; and

(b)  reviewed the outcomes from matters considered at the Panel meeting on the 17 July 2018.