Prior to the report’s
introduction, Councillor Peter Coulling addressed the
Committee.
The Strategic Planning Manager
introduced the report and stated that the ongoing Regulation 19
‘draft for submission’ documents public consultation
would end on 12 December 2021. Approximately 670 representations
had been received so far and the processing of the representations
continued alongside the first stage of analysis. Significantly more
representations were expected before the consultation’s
close.
The comments made within the
representations included the amount of housing proposed, the
proposals within the Regulation 19 document, concerns on the impact
of growth on the environment, particularly in relation to the
Heathlands and Lidsing Garden Communities and the provision of
infrastructure.
In response to a query, the
Head of Planning and Development stated that the responses received
to the public consultations would be considered by the Inspector
appointed by the Secretary of State.
In response to the public
speaker, several Members of the committee expressed support for a
reduced housing figure. However, the figure provided had been set
by the Government. The importance of submitting a representation to
the public consultation was highlighted.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.