Decision details

To submit an Expression of Interest to receive government funding towards undertaking a Green Belt review to inform the updated Local Plan

Decision Maker: Joint Assistant Director: Planning Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Local authorities will be eligible for funding if they intend to undertake a Green Belt review to accommodate an increase in their local housing need announced in December 2024 alongside the wider changes to the NPPF, including those related to Green Belt release and grey belt.

Reasons for the decision:

Evidence necessary to support the preparation of a new Local Plan and ensure it is found sound at examination.

Alternative options considered:

None

Source of Authority to take Decision:

Constitution - 10 December 2024
Assistant Director - Planning Development

To submit bids to outside bodies for grant funding and accept such funding, in consultation with the Joint Strategic Director of Finance and the Lead Councillor for Planning. Please note that if we have to match fund the cost, we would need to have an approved budget for it (see Para 2.8.13 of the scheme of delegation).

Publication date: 09/01/2025

Date of decision: 08/01/2025