Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member (Resource and Regulation) submitted a report seeking approval to the revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) (March 2016) and the date it will become effective. The report also sought approval to delegate authority to the Interim Executive Director of Resources and Regulation in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Resources and Regulation) to make any future timetable amendments as necessary together with any changes to the document content of the LDS.

The latest LDS sets out the scope and preparation timetable for Bury’s Development Plan, including the Local Plan, the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and other associated documents.

Delegated decision:

1.   That approval be given to the Local Development Scheme (March 2016).

2.    That the Local Development Scheme become effective from 2 March 2016, and be published on the Council’s website.

3.   That approval be given to authorise the Interim Executive Director of Resources and Regulation in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Resources and Regulation) to make any future timetable amendments as necessary (including those made by the Secretary of State) together with any changes to the document content of the LDS and to resolve the date from which such amendments shall have effect.

Reasons for the decision:

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) requires Local Planning Authorities to prepare and maintain a LDS. The approval of the revised LDS will ensure that this requirement is complied with and the LDS is up-to-date. The delegated authority for revisions as outlined in Option 1 is considered necessary to allow for amendments to the timetable and contents of the LDS.

Other option considered and rejected:

To consider revisions to the proposed LDS and specify the nature of any revisions to be sought.