Decision details

Stevenage Local Plan

The Chief Executive advised that through previous correspondence, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) had stated that a decision would be taken in respect of the holding direction on the Stevenage Local Plan by 13 November 2018.  However, as at 21 November 2018, no written response had been provided by the MCHLG and the holding direction remained in effect.  Stevenage Borough Council officers had maintained regular contact with the MCHLG over recent weeks, but no decision had been on this matter by the Secretary of State.

Accordingly, a letter had been despatched to the MHCLG demanding an urgent face to face meeting with the Secretary of State to seek to positively resolve this matter.  The Council had requested a response by no later than 30 November 2018 to avoid the need for more formal legal routes to be considered.

The Leader commented that, in accordance with the Communications Strategy, the Council would be publicising the latest position on the Plan.