Decision details

Cabinet received a report giving a comprehensive update on the Stevenage Borough Local Plan Partial Update as it progressed through the statutory Examination in Public.

The Portfolio Holder for Environment advised that the modifications focussed on clarifying:

·         the climate change and sustainable development policies,

·         that the housing and employment requirements from the adopted 2019 Plan remain unchanged; and

·         ensuring updated policy wording is both evidence based and deliverable.

He advised that additional changes responded directly to issues explored during the Examination, including flexible application of new climate policies, updated housing accessibility standards, and consistency with national guidance.

Members thanked the Officers involved for their work on this matter.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That the proposed changes to the Stevenage Borough Local Plan Partial Update, as set out in Appendix A and B, following Examination in Public in order to make the Plan sound be approved.

2.    That the Main Modifications as set out in Appendix A and B be approved and be subject to public consultation for 6 weeks, as directed by the Planning Inspector.