RESOLVED:

That:

1.     Cabinet considered and approved submission of the response to the Government’s consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and associated reforms to the planning system, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

2.     Authority be given to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regulatory Services to agree any additional changes to the Council’s response to the consultation ahead of its submission to the Government before 24 September 2024.