Decision details

To seek approval to the project plan, which will govern the preparation of the Local Development Framework.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration, Community and Culture

196/2009 The Cabinet agreed that the revised Local Development Scheme, appended to the report, be submitted for approval by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government subject to the Director of Regeneration, Community and Culture, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Development and Economic Growth, being delegated authority to make minor revisions to the scheme in conjunction with the Government Office for the South East.
197/2009 The Cabinet agreed that the revised Scheme will come into effect on the earlier of the following dates: a) Confirmation that the Secretary of State does not intend to issue a Direction in relation to the scheme; or b) 28 days after its submission to the Secretary of State (provided that no Direction has been received from the Secretary of State).

It is important that the Local Development Scheme is kept up to date, to inform the public and reflect the current programme for the Core Strategy.