The Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth presented a report from the Director of Place detailing the summation of the consultation activity on the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan and identified how this feedback had been incorporated into the final Plan.

RESOLVED:

i)             That the final version of the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan following consultation, be endorsed [as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report].

ii)            That it be agreed that the final version of the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan will form part of the evidence base to inform the emerging review of the Local Plan and will be considered in the Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Sites.

iii)           That it be agreed that the principle of using the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan as a material consideration in decision making on relevant planning applications can now be established.  The degree of weight that can be attached to the Big Town Plan will depend on the individual circumstances.

iv)          That the Council continue its participation in the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan partnership to take forward implementation of the plan including the development of a delivery plan for each of the key themes. This will involve the Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and relevant officers.

The Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing Development presented a report from the Director of Place seeking approval for critical and strategic additions to the Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy [CIL] Regulation 123 List, and to agree indicative spend allocations for these projects.

RESOLVED:

i)             That the proposed additions and clarifications to the existing CIL Regulation 123 List, be approved;

ii)            That the indicative spend allocations for the projects to be included on the CIL Regulation 123 List, be approved;

iii)           That further Task and Finish Group meetings be arranged to discuss:

·                     Broader issues around CIL funding arrangements and the Place Plans

·                     How best to communicate and consult with Town and Parish Councils regarding CIL funding arrangements and the Place Plans.

The Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing Development presented a report from the Director of Place seeking approval for a consultation document identifying the preferred housing and employment sites to deliver the Council’s preferred level and distribution of development across Shropshire during the period to 2036.

RESOLVED:

i)             That, subject to minor amendments and editing, the draft consultation document on preferred sites [attached to the report] be approved for consultation;

ii)            That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing Development to confirm the final version of the documents and to publish them for public consultation.

The Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing Development presented a report from the Director of Place detailing how the unmet housing and development needs of Shropshire’s local communities could be addressed.

RESOLVED:

That the Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing Development:

1.    Develop a viable Outline Business Case to address Shropshire’s unmet housing and development needs

2.    Develop detailed proposals and options for appropriate arrangements to deliver the Outline Business Case; either delivery of housing by the Council itself or to form a company to undertake this work

3.    Present a report to the Council meeting on 13 December 2018 for decisions to implement the Outline Business Case.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 17 October 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Leader.