Issue - decisions

Local Development Framework - Evidence Base - Technical studies 2010/11 and 2011/12

23/12/2011 - Local Development Framework - Evidence Base - Technical studies 2010/11 and 2011/12

RESOLVED - that (A) it be noted, or as appropriate agreed, that the technical studies listed in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ to the report now submitted, which are due for completion, already underway or proposed to be undertaken during 2011/12, contribute to the Local Development Framework Evidence Base and be completed or undertaken by means of:

 

(1)       seeking competitive quotes or tenders, as appropriate, to engage consultants, with the costs being met from the 2011/12 Planning Policy / Local Development Framework budgets for such purposes; and/or

 

(2)                partnership working where appropriate, with neighbouring authorities and other relevant partners; and

 

(B)   the Head of Planning and Building Control, in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning Policy and Transport, be given authority to approve funding, within the limits of the 2011/12 Planning Policy/Local Development Framework budgets, for such other relevant planning policy studies, as may be deemed appropriate.