MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Reference from Planning Committee - A20 Highway Improvement Scheme - Harrietsham
Issue for Decision
To consider the reference from the Planning Committee relating to the A20 Highway Improvement Scheme in Harrietsham.
At their meeting in February 2015 the Planning Committee gave the Head of Planning and Development delegated powers to grant planning permission to Application MA/14/0828 relating to the redevelopment of land to the south of Ashford Road, Harrietsham for residential development, subject to the prior completion of a S106 legal agreement and conditions and informatives. One of these conditions related to the provision of traffic calming measure proportionate and directly related to the development prior to the occupation of the dwellings.
In order to receive assurances in relation to the delivery of the highway works to coincide with the implementation of the development the issue was referred to the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee with a request that a formal meeting be arranged with Kent County Council Highways Officers and Transport Planners to achieve a satisfactory timetable.
Decision Made
That:
1) A formal liaison style meeting be arranged with Kent County Highway Officers and Transport Planners to achieve a satisfactory timetable to ensure that the works are delivered to coincide with the implementation of the development comprised in application MA/14/0828 and other developments coming forward along the A20 corridor; and
2) In addition to the above, the following be invited to attend and participate in the meeting:
· Ward Members
· Parish Councillors
· Chair and Vice Chair of the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee
· Chair and Vice Chair of the Maidstone Borough Council Planning Committee
· Maidstone Borough Council Transport and Planning Officers
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Report of the Head of Finance and Resources - Local Plan Sub Committee
Issue for Decision
To consider the purpose and membership of the Local Plan Sub Committee made up of five members of the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee.
Decision Made
That the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee decided not to have the Local Plan Sub Committee at this point in time.
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Report of the Head of Planning and Development - Maidstone Borough Local Plan Position Statement
Issue for Decision
To consider the key stages of local plan production and the summary of the progress of the draft Maidstone Borough Local Plan since the close of its public consultation in May 2014.
To consider a draft programme for the local plan, from a series of reports to be considered by the Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee over the coming months to full Council approval of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan for Publication and Submission.
Decision Made
That the draft programme be approved for publication on the Council’s local plan web page.
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Report of the Head of Planning and Development - Maidstone Borough Local Plan: housing sites update
Issue for Decision
To consider:
- The interim housing land position at 1 May 2015;
- The risks associated with progressing the Local Plan with the current shortfall against the objectively assessed need; and
- The options for the way forward.
Decision Made
That the:
- Additional sites considered and excluded from the Local Plan during the January/February/March 2015 cycle of Cabinet meetings be re-considered (the sites deleted from the Regulation 18 version of the Plan (7 sites and 1 part site) and the allocation of more of the additional sites (15) resulting from the 2014 call for sites). Sites put forward by Ward Members with community support in Neighbourhood Plans during the further call for sites process and were borderline rejections from the SHLAA to also be re-considered.
- Following sites are not to be re-considered:
· H1 (25) Tongs Meadow, West Street, Harrietsham
· H1 (60) Fant Farm, Maidstone
· H1 (48) Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Report of the Head of Planning and Development - Neighbourhood Planning Update
Issue for Decision
To consider the revised internal decision making framework for Neighbourhood Planning taking into account the change in Maidstone Borough Council’s governance arrangements.
Decision Made
That the revised framework for decision making arrangements for Neighbourhood Planning presented in the report and the urgent update be agreed provided stage three, column 4 of the framework is amended to state “Delegated responsibility of the Head of Planning and Development to advise and respond”.
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee
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Tuesday 09 June 2015 |
Strategic Housing Market Update - Implications of 2012-based household projections
Issue for Decision
To consider the implications of the latest household projections and latest practice for the borough’s objectively assessed housing need and care home needs figures.
Decision Made
That the:
1) Updated objectively assessed need for housing (2011-31) of 18,560 dwellings, equating to 928 dwellings/annum be agreed;
2) Updated assessed need for 980 care home places (2011-31), equating to 49 places/annum be agreed; and
3) SHMAA update report, part of the evidence base of the emerging Local Plan, be noted.
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Should you wish to refer this decision to the Policy and Resources Committee, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by three Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 18 June 2015. |