Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Planning Policy Manager.

Authorised the Head of Housing Services, after consultation with the Executive Member for Planning Strategy, to make representations to the East of England Regional Assembly in response to the report of Examination in Public of the draft East of England Plan.

With the aid of a report by the Head of Planning Services (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet was acquainted with a summary of the independent Panel’s report of the Public Examination of the draft East of England Plan. Members were reminded that the plan outlined the strategic planning approach proposed for the East of England until 2021 and would set out the Strategic Planning Framework to guide future development.

In considering the terms of a suggested response, Members also endorsed references with regard to a limitation of four sub-regions in the Eastern Region and the need for appropriate steps to ensure the availability of adequate water resources. 

RESOLVED

that the Head of Planning Services, after consultation with the Executive Councillor for Planning Strategy, be authorised to make representations to the East of England Regional Assembly based on the content of paragraph 3 of the report now submitted.