Agenda item

The report was introduced by Planning Policy Manager and an amended copy of the report had been circulated.  Some suggestions were made regarding the wording of the recommendations and clarification was given regarding the re-drawing of the National Park Boundaries, which was a change in the interpretation of the boundaries. It was noted that communication with land owners needed to be clear. 

It was agreed that the proposed representation on the working group of members was sufficient but that all Members were welcome to feed into the process.  Any feedback from the document presented to the Authority is welcome and should be directed to the Planning Policy Manager.   However other relevant Members may be invited to attend working group meetings as necessary according to topics.

Norma Hawkins left the room at 12.10.

RESOLVED:

1.    That Members note the draft policies at Appendix 1 of the report as the basis of further detailed work on the full Development Plan Document and

2.    Delegated authority is given to the Director of Planning in consultation with a Member working group to complete the full detailed drafting of the Development Management Policies document in readiness for approval at the Authority meeting on 2 October 2015 and

3.    Members agreed the composition of the Member working group as set out at amended paragraph 19 of the report:

·         Chair and Vice Chair of Planning Committee

·         Chair of Authority

·         Member Representative People and Communities

·         Member Representative Cultural Heritage

·         Member Representative Biodiversity

4.    That attendance at the working group meeting should be an approved duty for the purposes of payment of travelling and substance allowance.