The Spatial Policy Team Leader presented the
report which set the scene for the draft Local Plan, for the past
and the future, with a proposed programme for the production on the
Local Plan going forward.
It was noted that the adoption of Transport
Policies by August 2015 was a realistic target as the VISUM
transport modelling had been completed by Kent County Council
(KCC). The VISUM modelling provided a
broad strategic direction for the transport policies and
alternatives to car use.
It was confirmed a meeting between the Chair
and Vice Chair of the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and
Transport Committee and the Chair and Vice Chair of the relevant
Committee at KCC would be arranged to gain some clarity on the
outcome of the VISUM modelling.
In order to provide clarity for the Committee,
officers agreed to provide regular reports, to this Committee, from
the Task and Finish Groups looking at infrastructure provision.
RESOLVED
That the draft programme be approved for
publication on the Council’s local plan web page.