Decision details


Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) Development and Governance

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Governance arrangements for the SDS

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)          That the interim governance arrangements for the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy be noted.

 

(2)          That officers be instructed to request that the Council be formally co-opted as a ‘partner authority’ with Leader representation on the Spatial Development Strategy Partnership Board until such time that a ‘Strategic Planning Board’ is formally established.

 

(3)          That it be noted that the Executor Director Place and Regeneration will advise the Executive if the Council is not confirmed as a co-opted ‘Partner Authority’.

 

(4)          That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Place and Regeneration to agree detailed working arrangements for the pre-inception development of the Spatial Development Strategy in consultation with the Assistant Director Law and Governance.

 

Corporate Priorities : Community leadership;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: David Peckford, Assistant Director Planning Email: david.peckford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221624.

Report author: David Peckford

Publication date: 14/07/2026

Date of decision: 13/07/2026

Decided at meeting: 13/07/2026 - Executive

Effective from: 21/07/2026

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