Issue - meetings

Report of Head of Strategic Planning and the Economy

Summary

To seek the approval of the Executive for the adoption of the Design and Conservation Strategy for Cherwell.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended:

(1)       To consider the content of the Design and Conservation Strategy.

(2)       To adopt the Design and Conservation Strategy for Cherwell.

Approved

The Head of Strategic Planning and the Economy submitted a report which sought approval of the Design and Conservation Strategy for Cherwell. 

In introducing the report, the Lead Member for Planning applauded its content. Cherwell boasts a rich heritage and the purpose of the strategy was to protect local heritage and promote high quality design. The Strategy fitted with the draft Local Plan for development and the National Planning Policy Framework.  The Strategy had been subject to public consultation and a number of bodies had been encouraged by content.

Resolved

(1)                 That the content of the Design and Conservation Strategy be noted.

(2)                 That the Design and Conservation Strategy for Cherwell be adopted.

Reasons

The strategy sets out the Council’s remit in the areas of design and conservation, illustrates what has been achieved and what we will strive to achieve in the future. The document covers a three year period from September 2012 to March 2015. The Strategy has been subject to  consultation and fits with the draft Local Plan. Accepting the recommendation is believed to be the best way forward.

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