Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Planning Services on the Government’s objectives for delivering a better supply of housing through the planning system.

Authorised the Head of Planning Services, after consultation with the Executive Member to respond to the consultation paper issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on proposals for a new policy approach aimed at making the planning system more responsive to the housing market.

With the aid of a report by the Head of Planning Services (a copy which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet was acquainted with the contents of a consultation paper issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on proposals for a new policy approach aimed at making the planning system more responsive to the housing market.

Having considered the terms of a suggested response, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

  that the Head of Planning Services, after consultation with the   Executive Member for Planning Strategy, be authorised to make   representations to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister based on   the contents of paragraph 4.1 of the report now submitted.