Decision details

The Executive considered a report seeking approval to the drafting of the Stevenage Connection Area Action Plan: Preferred Options report.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the content of the draft Stevenage Connection Area Action Plan: Issues and Options Report Consultation Statement (the Consultation Statement) be noted.

2.          That it be agreed to progress to the next stage of the Area Action Plan progress, namely the production of the “Stevenage Connection Area Action Plan: Preferred Options Report”, (the Preferred Options Report), this report being based on the outcomes of the “Issues and Options” consultation.

3.          That delegated powers be granted to the Assistant Director: Planning and Regulation, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regeneration, to prepare the Preferred Options Report.

4.          That it be noted that the final draft of the Preferred Options Report will be presented to Executive for approval to go out to public consultation in Summer 2022 (formal consultation, if approved, will take place once approved).

5.          That the comments of the Planning & Development Committee on the report and Consultation Statement be noted.

6.          That it be noted that informal engagement with key stakeholders will continue, to test the Preferred Options ahead of preparation of the Area Action Plan Preferred Options Report.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.