Summary
This report will set out the proposed response to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) consultation paper for Cabinet’s consideration and approval. This consultation sets out a number of proposals to reform the planning system to increase the supply of new homes and increase local authority capacity to manage growth.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/09/2017
Decision due: 24 Oct 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Jane Chitty, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Economic Growth and Regulation jane.chitty@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Richard Hicks
Department: Regeneration, Culture, Environment and Transformation
Contact: Dave Harris, Chief Planning Officer Email: dave.harris@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331575, Catherine Smith, Head of Planning Policy Email: catherine.smith@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331358.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment