Agenda item

The Executive Member for Planning Policy and Economic Development submitted a report on a summary of the issues raised, and an analysis of the responses received, to the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation. It also set out the need for further technical work to inform the East Herts housing requirement.

The Panel Chairman explained that the responses received would be incorporated into the next stage of the LDF which would be consulted on again.  All responses were treated equally but some which were identical were grouped together.

Members commented on the position regarding the Regional Spatial Strategy which still had to be taken into account and how precedents for certain types of development had already been set.

The Panel decided to make the recommendations now detailed to the Executive.

RECOMMENDED - that (A) the issues raised from the Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation be noted;

(B)   the responses received and issues raised are used to inform the preparation of the next stage of the East Herts Core Strategy called Preferred Options; and

(C)   the ongoing and further technical work being undertaken to inform the East Herts housing requirement, be noted.