Issue - meetings

Councillor John Brady, Cabinet member for Economic Development, Planning and Housing presented the report and drew attention to some amendments to the plan and covering report.  He explained that following a consultation 43 suitable sites had been identified and the purpose of the report was to seek approval to publish a draft Waste Site Allocations DPD for formal eight week public consultation, followed by submission to the Secretary of State for Independent Examination.

During the debate members sought clarification regarding several of the selected sites.

Resolved

That Cabinet:

1. Approves the Submission Draft Waste Site Allocations DPD for publication for an eight week formal consultation to commence in May/June.

2. Endorses the Waste Site Allocations Proposed Submission Draft and recommends that Full Council approves the document for the purpose of submission to the Secretary of State, subject to there being no representations which, in the opinion of the Director for Economy and Enterprise in consultation with the Cabinet Member, raise fundamental issues on the soundness of the Strategy.

3. Authorises the Director for Economy and Enterprise, in consultation with the Cabinet Member, to make any necessary amendments to the Core Strategy in the interests of clarity and accuracy before it is published, and to make the arrangements for consultation.

Reason for Proposal

To ensure that an up-to-date waste policy framework is in place for Wiltshire in line with the requirements set out in the Council’s Local Development Scheme.