Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development introduced the report and outlined the urgent update provided. No adverse comments had been received from the Parish Council or Local Ward Members.

RESOLVED to RECOMMED to the CABINET MEMBER: That

1.  The Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for Staplehurst Conservation Area be approved for public consultation;

2.  Delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management to undertake the necessary statutory requirements to undertake public consultation for the Staplehurst Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan’ and

3.  The following work streams be explored (in accordance with the draft Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan report attached at Appendix 1 to the report):

a.  An Article 4 Direction;

b.  A Design Code centred on the Staplehurst Conservation Area; and

c.  Extending the boundaries of the Staplehurst Conservation Area.