RESOLVED – that (A) it be noted, or as appropriate supported, that the technical studies listed in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to this report, which are due for completion, already underway or proposed to be undertaken during 2012/13, contribute to the District Plan Evidence Base; and
(B) the technical studies referred in (A) above be completed or undertaken by means of:
(i) seeking competitive quotes or tenders, as appropriate, to engage consultants, with the costs being met from the 2012/13 or 2013/14 Planning Policy related budgets for such purposes; and/or
(ii) partnership working where appropriate, with neighbouring authorities and other relevant partners; and
(C) the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Executive Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, be given authority to approve funding, within the limits of the 2012/13 and 2013/14 Planning Policy budgets, for such other relevant planning policy studies, as may be deemed appropriate.