Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee

Urgent Update

8 November 2023

Agenda Item 12 – Sutton Valence Conservation Area – Proposed Extension

Update to report to provide more information about the legal implications of the decision:

Pursuant to s.69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (“1990 Act”) the Council, as the local planning authority, is under a duty (from time to time) to review the conservation area. Pursuant to s.70(5) of the 1990 Act the Council must give notice of any variation to the conservation area to the Secretary of State and Historic England.  Pursuant to s.70(8) such notice of any variation, with particulars of its effect, must be published in the London Gazette and in at least one newspaper circulating in the area of the Council, by the Council.

Amended Recommendation:

This report asks the Committee to make the following recommendations to the Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development: That

1. The extension to the Sutton Valence Conservation Area as set out in the “Sutton Valence Conservation Area Proposed Boundary Alterations (December 2021)” document at Appendix 1 be agreed; and

2.   Delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management to undertake the necessary statutory requirements to implement the agreed boundary changes.