Decision details

Agreed

That the following be approved:-

(1)       the subject matter of the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan, subject to review as the plan be progressed;

(2)        the timetable for the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan;

(3)        the timetable for the Exeter Development Delivery Plan, subject to further review as work on the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan progresses;

(4)        the Local Development Scheme attached as Appendix A, to have effect from 18 January 2017;

(5)        the preparation of the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan under Section 28 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, without the need for a statutory joint planning committee;

(6)        the establishment of a Member Steering Group with a representative from each of the five Councils, to which the Portfolio Holder for City Development, be appointed, with Portfolio Holder for Economy as the deputy;

(7)        the establishment of a joint Member Reference Forum to which relevant Members from each of the five authorities are invited to attend as required. The forum would meet to consider and make comments on draft plan proposals before they are formally considered by each Council;

(8)         the “Issues” document attached as Appendix B to this report for consultation;

(9)        the draft Greater Exeter Statement of Community Involvement attached as Appendix C for informal consultation;

(10)      that resolution of any inconsistencies arising from the decisions of individual Councils on GESP documents being delegated to Exeter City Council Chief Executive & Growth Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for City Development and the Chief Executives of East Devon, Teignbridge and Mid Devon;

(11)      following agreement with the other District Councils, delegated authority to agree minor modifications (which do not go the heart of the documents’ meaning) being granted to the Assistant Director, City Development or City Development Manager in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for City Development; and

(12)      the noting of the staffing proposal.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.