Agenda item

The Transport and Climate Change Policy Manager, Emily Fox presented a report alerting the Authority to the submission of a Transport and Works Act Order for the Hope Valley Capacity Improvement Scheme by Network Rail. As the Authority had until the 6 November to respond to the proposals the report suggested that the Director of Planning to be given delegated authority to respond on the Authority’s behalf.

It was noted that since the report had been published Network Rail had provided reasons for carrying out significant development in the National Park and confirmed that Members attending the strategic finance workshop on 23 October would have a further opportunity to engage in preparing the response.

The officer recommendation was moved, seconded put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.         To note that the Transport and Works Act Order for the Hope Valley Capacity Improvement Scheme has been submitted to the Secretary of State, and that a formal consultation on the Orders has begun.

2.         To delegate authority to the Director of Planning to prepare and submit the Authority’s response to the Hope Valley Capacity Improvement Scheme Transport and Works Act Order following consultation with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Authority.