The draft Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) summarises the key strategic matters between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways (Appendix 1 to the report).  The SoCG relates to the examination of Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan Review and specifically the Duty to Cooperate obligation, which is an important part of the planning process. The report recommends that the Cabinet Member signs this Statement of Common Ground as set out in the Appendix.

RESOLVED: That the draft Statement of Common Ground between Maidstone Borough Council and National Highways, attached at appendix 1 to the report, be approved.