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Report of Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy

Summary

·        To report to the Executive the Revised Eco Bicester One Shared Vision as approved by the Strategic Delivery Board meeting on 8 November 2010.

·        To report back on the consultation feedback and seek approval for the revised document to be approved for development control purposes for planning proposals in Eco Bicester.

·        To provide summary of the consultation on the Eco Bicester One Shared Vision and the main issues arising from the consultation. 

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended:

(1)               To consider the contents of the report.

(2)               To consider the proposed changes following the consultation on the Draft document.

(3)               To approve the Revised One Shared Vision document contained in Appendix 1 as informal planning guidance for development control purposes.

Approved

The Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy submitted a report which outlined the Revised Eco Bicester One Shared Vision as approved by the Strategic Delivery Board meeting on 8 November 2010, reported the consultation feedback and sought approval for the revised document to be approved for development control purposes for planning proposals in Eco Bicester. 

Resolved

(1)               That the report be noted.

(2)               That the proposed changes following the consultation on the Draft document be noted.

(3)               That the Revised One Shared Vision document (annex to the minutes as set out in the minute book) be approved as informal planning guidance for development control purposes.

Reasons

One of the aims of the SDB was to develop a clear vision for Bicester for the next 30 years.  The preparation of a shared vision was agreed by the SDB at its first meeting in April 2010.  It clearly defines the aims and objectives of the SDB in delivering the eco development at North West Bicester and integrating it with the long term aspirations for the existing town. It is designed to be a clear and concise summary of the key issues affecting the town as it continues to grow.  The purpose of the shared vision is summarised as follows:

·               To provide a shared vision for the whole of Bicester supported by partners

·               To guide the local delivery of the eco-town of national, if not international, significance with the private sector

·               To articulate key infrastructure needs to support the eco town

·               To inform engagement between the local authority partners, Government departments and agencies on where they can help deliver the project

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