Documents attached

Report:  Romford Masterplan Formal Consultation

Presented by:  Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration

Summary: 

This report seeks approval to consult on the Draft Romford Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).  Consultation is proposed to start in late September and run for a minimum of 6 weeks, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

It was noted that a briefing with the Romford Ward councillors was due to take place and at the request of the opposition parties, ongoing discussions could be undertaken via the Overview & Scrutiny Board.

Cabinet:

1.           Agreed the publication of the Draft Romford Masterplan and associated documents as set out below for a minimum 6-week period of statutory public consultation under regulation 12 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, with an anticipated start date in late September 2024.

2.           Agreed the following documents to be published:

-         Final Consultation Draft Romford Masterplan

-         Romford Masterplan Baseline Report

-         Romford Masterplan Baseline Report Appendix – Heritage Audit

-         Romford Masterplan Engagement Summary Report 2024

-         Romford Masterplan Engagement Summary Report 2019

-         Romford Masterplan Health Impact Assessment 2024

-         Findings of No Significant Effect Report