Gilston Area Charter Supplementary Planning Document - final for adoption
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Minutes:
The Leader said a report had been submitted to the Executive on the proposed changes to the Gilston Area Charter Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The Executive had recommended the proposals to Council. She moved that the recommendations be approved.
Councillor E Buckmaster seconded the motion. He said he had worked closely with the Neighbourhood Planning group on this matter, and was delighted it was proceeding.
Councillor Goldspink said that, with the exception of one Member of her Group, the Liberal Democrat Group were happy to support these recommendations.
Councillor Wilson referred to the Minutes of the Executive meeting, which recorded concern expressed by Councillor Page regarding the need for strengthening affordable housing provision in relation to the Gilston Area SPD. Councillor Wilson said he shared this concern. The Council lacked power of enforcement if the developer were to retract its commitment to the level of affordable housing provision.
Councillor Haysey said she shared these concerns. This Council had high aspirations regarding the level of affordable housing on this site. The planning team worked very closely with the developers, who were aware of the provisions stated in the Council’s policies, and had given assurances.
On being put to the meeting, and a vote taken, the motion to support the recommendations was declared CARRIED.
RESOLVED –that (A) the responses of the consultation be noted and the officer responses and proposed changes to the Gilston Area Charter Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) be supported;
(B) The Gilston Area Charter SPD, as detailed in the report, be approved for adoption;
(C) In accordance with the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004, it has been determined that a Strategic Environmental Assessment of the emerging Gilston Area Charter SPD is not required as it is unlikely to have significant environmental effects; and
(D) That the Head of planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and Growth, be authorised to make any further minor changes to the document which may be necessary.