Issue - meetings

Minute 456 refers

RESOLVED – that the Employment Forecasts and Strategic Economic Development Advice (October 2012) be supported and published as technical advice, forming part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan.

Minute 14 refers

The Executive considered and supported the recommendation of the District Planning Executive Panel meeting held on 28 November 2012, in respect of the Employment Forecasts and Strategic Economic Development Advice (October 2012).

RECOMMENDED – that the Employment Forecasts and Strategic Economic Development Advice (October 2012) be supported and published as technical advice, forming part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan.

(see also Minute 471)

The Panel considered a report outlining the technical advice prepared for the Council by DTZ containing employment forecasts and strategic advice on planning for economic development in the District.  The report considered the future pattern of employment growth in East Herts and the surrounding area in order to inform the preparation of the East Herts District Plan: Part 1 – Strategy.

In response to questions and comments of various Members, Officers advised that DTZ had looked at employment trends and changes beyond the District’s boundaries and that this was a requirement of the new planning system.  In respect of residential development being driven by employment growth, it would be necessary to achieve a balance and to make reasoned judgements.  Officers expressed full confidence in the research findings and reminded Members that the full report was available on the Council’s website.

The Panel supported the recommendation as now detailed.

RECOMMENDED – that the Employment Forecasts and Strategic Economic Development Advice (October 2012) be supported and published as technical advice, forming part of the evidence base to inform and support the East Herts District Plan.