Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport seeking approval of the final version of the Core Strategy following receipt of the binding report from the Planning Inspector. The Core Strategy will be submitted to Council on 20 January 2010 for adoption

(i)  To recommend that Council adopts the Core Strategy which has been amended in accordance with the Inspector’s recommendations.

(ii)  To recommend that Council endorse the list of additional Local Plan Review policies (attached as Appendix 1) that will be replaced in part or in full by the Core Strategy. 

1.  To give adopted development plan status to the Core Strategy which will  encourage investment in the city by providing clarity and predictability in decisions on the use and development of land and contribute to achieving the PUSH and local (City of Southampton Strategy) vision for the City.

2.  To adopt the Core Strategy by January 2010 to meet the target agreed by GOSE in our Local Development Scheme.

The alternative would be not to adopt the Core Strategy. The current statutory plan (the Local Plan Review) was adopted in 2006 for the period up to 2011. It needs to be updated to ensure delivery of the additional growth identified through the South East Plan. Having an up to date planning framework will contribute to the future prosperity of the city by encouraging investment in new and expanding businesses, homes and leisure, sporting and cultural facilities supported by the necessary infrastructure.