Issue - meetings

Report of the Service Director – Economy & Enterprise is circulated

Cllr Sturgis presented a report which sought approval for the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocation Study General Approach Report as the basis for the first stage of public consultation on the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document and for the proposed arrangements for public consultation, details of which were presented.

Resolved:

That Cabinet:

(a)               approve the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocation Study General Approach Report as the basis for the first stage of consultation on the Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations Development Plan Document;

(b)              approve the approach to consultation and

(c)               authorise the Director for Economy and Enterprise in consultation with Cllr Sturgis, Cabinet Member for Waste, Property and Environment to make the necessary arrangements for consultation including preparation of documents.

Reason for Decision:

To ensure that progress continues to be made on preparing an up to date planning policy framework for Wiltshire in line with the Wiltshire Local Development Scheme and statutory requirements.