Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That the following observations be noted:-

i).    In consideration of the Draft Local Plan timeline being followed, it is noted that if the Local Plan submission is rejected by the Planning Inspectorate this could present a serious risk to the Council’s local planning process.

ii).   Regarding the “duty to cooperate”, the importance of evidence of engagement with neighbouring local authorities, (including Oxford City Council).

iii).  It is noted that planning officers agreed to meet with Chesterton Parish Council on employment proposals along the A41 corridor.

iv).The importance of the robustness of the Local Housing Needs Assessment is noted, particularly in regard to unmet housing needs of neighbouring local authorities.

v).  It is noted that the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) will form part of the evidence base for the Local Plan. 

vi).That it be noted that lessons learnt from the process followed pre-consultation scrutiny of the proposed Draft Local Plan include that there should be a longer lead in time for pre-consultation scrutiny. 

(2)          That the following Recommendations be made to the Executive:-

i).    That the Draft Local Plan include a reference to Health in Rural Areas (provision of health facilities partially in rural areas).

Proposed by Councillor David Rogers, Seconded by Cllr Phil Chapman and agreed with 7 votes for, 0 against and 2 abstentions

ii).   That Executive be recommended to agree that the Proposed Cherwell Local Plan 2042 be approved for the purpose of inviting representations under Regulations 19 and 20 of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

Proposed by Councillor Isabel Creed, Seconded by Nigel Simpson and agreed unanimously