Decision details

The Government requires an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) to be prepared to show if Local Development Frameworks (LDFs) are achieving their aims and delivering sustainable development. Its purpose is to report on both the performance of specific planning policies and a summary of progress against milestones set out for the preparation of Local Development Documents identified as part of the Local Development Scheme. Following this, Government advice promotes the need for local authorities to review planning policies through the LDF process where appropriate.

240/2007 The Cabinet agreed that the Annual Monitoring Report be submitted to the Government Office.
241/2007 The Cabinet agreed that, subject to support from the Government Office of the South East as to the overall direction, the Director of Regeneration and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Development and Economic Growth be delegated authority to submit a revised Local Development Scheme for approval, reflecting the approach set out in paragraphs 3.13 - 3.20 of the report.

An Annual Monitoring Report is required to fulfil the requirements of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.The Submission of the revised Local Development Scheme is necessary to restart the Local Development Framework process.