Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director City Development.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the content of the ‘Exeter Plan: Outline Draft Consultation Report’ in Appendix A of the report be noted as a document which will be used to inform the preparation of the emerging Exeter Plan in future.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report on the responses of the outline draft of the emerging Exeter Plan consultation, which had been undertaken between September and December 2022. The report highlighted the engagement activities undertaken during the consultation and the review of the responses received.

The matter had been considered by the Strategic Scrutiny Committee on 16 March 2023 and the comments made during the consultation would be used in support of the preparation for the emerging Exeter Plan in future.

Particular reference was made to:-

·         the summary of responses received to the consultation which were outlined in the report, and that the total number of responses received was 3,473;

·         the summary of responses showed that elements of the key strategy in the plan relatied to climate change, reduction in travel and providing affordable homes, had received significant support;

·         there was clearly more support for brownfield development sites than greenfield sites; and

·         going forward, the responses to the outline draft plan consultation would be used to develop the next stage of the plan-making process, with a further consultation to be undertaken later in 2023.

During the discussion the following points were raised:-

·         there were some excellent points raised by consultees which highlighted the aspirations of those living and working in the city;

·         clarification was sought on 15 minute communities, which had been raised by some residents; and

·         the report was very detailed and informative and reflected good practice by the Council, and thanks were given to the team for the hard work that had been undertaken.

The Portfolio Holder for City Development and Planning praised the team for the dedicated work that had gone into the report. The figures for the number of responses received was very good and a large volume of information had been received and checked.

The Leader thanked officers and requested clarification and detail about what a 15 minute community was to be provided to Members.

RESOLVED that the content of the ‘Exeter Plan: Outline Draft Consultation Report’ in Appendix A of the report be noted as a document which will be used to inform the preparation of the emerging Exeter Plan in future.