Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Cabinet Member for Environment presented a report to set out the approach to be taken to prepare the Flintshire Local Development Plan (LDP), including the context for the new plan, the main themes and requirements of the LDP system, the likely timescales involved in preparation, the resources required, governance of the plan process, and next steps.

            He provided background information and commented that the way the LDP was prepared in Flintshire would also be guided by the experiences of other Authorities which had produced their LDPs or were further advanced in the process.  Whilst there was clearly a need to make progress, there must also be a commitment to develop a process and programme for the LDP that was robust, realistic, relevant and deliverable.  The Cabinet Member made reference to the new LDP objectives, timescales for preparation, governance and immediate work programme for making progress with the plan.

            The Leader of the Council and Chief Executive commented on the opportunity the LDP provided to demonstrate what could be achieved by the Authority in consultation with local residents and communities beyond the planning outcome for community development.     

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the report be noted; and

(b)       That the actions to carry out the next steps set out in appendix 2 of the report be endorsed.