Decision - Local Development Framework Core Strategy – Background Studies

To note and endorse the 10 background studies as evidence to underpin the local development framework core strategy.

1.     That the six completed background studies and four interim background studies as supporting evidence for the revised preferred options Core Strategy, part of the Local Development Framework be approved.

2.     That it be noted that the final versions of those four studies currently at the interim stage would be brought back to the Cabinet in November 2008.

1.     To ensure that Cabinet is aware of the background studies informing policy development in the Core Strategy.

1.     None required as the studies are concerned with the identification of matters of fact. The Studies are required by Government planning guidance requiring plans to be supported by a sound evidence base.