Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the Local Development Scheme.

Cabinet:

1)    APPROVED the publication of the updated Local Development Scheme, superseding the 2023 version.

2)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Place and Prosperity for the next 24 months to make minor updated to the Local Development Scheme in relation to the Melton Local Plan Update, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services.

The Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services (Deputy Leader), Councillor Glancy, introduced the report and moved the recommendations. Councillor Allnatt seconded the motion.

Members thanked the Local Plan Working Group and Officers for their hard work in delivering this scheme.

RESOLVED

That Cabinet:

1)    APPROVED the publication of the updated Local Development Scheme, superseding the 2023 version.

2)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Place and Prosperity for the next 24 months to make minor updated to the Local Development Scheme in relation to the Melton Local Plan Update, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services.

(Non-key decision)

Reasons for recommendations

Having an up-to-date Local Development Scheme is a statutory duty. This update, which also establishes the scope and timetable of the Melton Local Plan Update, provides a more accurate timeline when compared to the current Local Development Scheme, which was approved in September 2023.

Delegation to further update the Local Development Scheme is sought to add flexibility to make changes to the timetable, and to align the delegation with the timetable for the adoption of the plan. Such changes may become necessary as the Local Plan Update progresses through Examination in Public. There is a pressing requirement for the Council to update the Local Development Scheme by 6th March which has arisen from a recent Government request in a letter to all local authorities dated 12th December following the publication of the updated National Planning Policy Framework.