Agenda item

Report attached.

Cabinet:

(1)  Approved the preparation of a new draft Site Specific Allocations DPD for Havering, which will support the Havering Local Plan and replace the Romford Area Action Plan 2008 and Site Specific Allocations 2008 within the Local Development Framework.

(2)  Delegated authority to the Assistant-Director of Planning, following consultation with the Lead Member for Planning to finalise and approve the documents to be released for initial community and stakeholder consultation.

(3)  Noted that a ‘Preferred Options’ document will be brought back to Cabinet following the initial community and stakeholder consultation.

The report was presented to cabinet by Councillor Osman Dervish.  The Site Specific Allocations Development Plan (SSADP) will play a crucial role and is outlined in the local plan.  An up to date SSADP is crucial to form part of the Local Development Plan documents for the Borough.  It plays a critical role in giving effect to the special strategy and delivering the Council’s vision, Cleaner, Safer, Prouder, Together and ensuring that new development will be supported by appropriate infrastructure.

Early consultation will commence in the autumn with the intention to reach every group in the Borough to promote place making.  There will be proactive engagement with MP’s to look at opportunities which are Borough wide.  A robust and comprehensive consultation is proposed.  Infrastructure will be a focal point for the Council and developers and this will be shaped by the evidence base following consultation.  There will be focus on all sites not just the largest schemes.

Cabinet:

(1)  Approved the preparation of a new draft Site Specific Allocations DPD for Havering, which will support the Havering Local Plan and replace the Romford Area Action Plan 2008 and Site Specific Allocations 2008 within the Local Development Framework.

(2)  Delegated authority to the Assistant-Director of Planning, following consultation with the Lead Member for Planning to finalise and approve the documents to be released for initial community and stakeholder consultation.

(3)  Noted that a ‘Preferred Options’ document will be brought back to Cabinet following the initial community and stakeholder consultation.