Decision details

(i)  To approve the content of the Draft Plan with Options and supporting booklet of policy map changes for public consultation.

(ii)  Delegate authority to make minor amends to the Draft Plan with Options, to the Executive Director Growth following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, prior to the consultation launch.

(iii)  Delegate authority to make minor amends to the booklet of policy map changes, to the Executive Director Growth following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, prior to the consultation launch.

(iv)  To approve the consultation approach, as set out in the report.

(v)  To delegate authority to make minor amends to the consultation approach and methods, to the Executive Director for Growth, Page 120 following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, prior to the consultation launch.

(vi)  To authorise officers to commence consultation on the Draft Plan with Options.

·  To provide clear leadership regarding the City Council’s vision for the

future.

·  To ensure maximised engagement with residents and businesses

enabling people from all communities and backgrounds to get involved

in shaping the city.

·  To ensure Southampton City Council’s compliance with the statutory

duty set out in Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the

requirements of Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

·  To enable the Council to continue progressing the new Local Plan.

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·  To delay further demonstrable progress on the statutory local plan.

This is not a credible option as it means planning decisions are made on an

increasingly out-dated development plan or default to the National Planning

Policy Framework (NPPF); and risk government intervention in the plan-making process.