The Cabinet Member for Planning introduced the report which outlined the timetable for delivering the Local Plan Review (LPR) which was set out in the Local Development Scheme (LDS) of 2020.  The report outlined a revised programme for the LPR to support the continued preparation of a sound plan.  The Cabinet Member explained that the LDS had previously been considered by the Local Plan Panel.

A Member drew attention to some members of the public requesting that the LPR process be paused following a speech by the Prime Minister.  The Member highlighted the risks that a pause to the process could pose and said that Councils were still required to produce up-to-date Local Plans.   He spoke in support of the LDS moving forward.

A visiting Member said that he had asked that the Leader or Deputy Leader wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing to seek clarification on the Prime Minister’s comments.  The Chairman confirmed that he had asked the Leader to write a letter.

The Cabinet Member for Planning proposed the recommendation which was seconded by the Cabinet Member for Housing.

Resolved:

(1)      That the Local Development Scheme at Appendix I of the report be adopted as the current programme for the Swale Borough Local Plan Review.