Issue - meetings

Report of Central Lancashire Planning Policy Officers

Zoe Whiteside (Development and Regeneration Manager, Chorley Council) presented the report which provided members with an overview of the consultation proposals within the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published on 5 March 2018. 

The direction of travel for these policies is very much about accelerating house building and achieving sustainable development which includes economic, social and environmental objectives.  There is the new requirement for authorities to review plan policies every five years following the date of adoption, with updates, if necessary, to reflect changing circumstances.  Local plans must address strategic priorities of an area looking ahead over a minimum of 15 years from adoption.

Members considered the different areas of the NPPF.  It was noted that not all areas have a Neighbourhood Plan.  The figures relating to the housing delivery test are subject to agreement and a future discussion will be required on the commitment to these numbers. 

Decision: That the report be noted.