As part of the plan-making process a revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) (local plan timetable) has been prepared. This provides an update to the currently published version, approved in September 2019.

The timetable requires updating to reflect the review and update required to the Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 under Policy MG06. This sets out the need to prepare a revised local plan to accommodate objectively assessed housing needs and submit to the Secretary of State for independent examination within 28 months of adoption, which is July 2024. An update to the timetable is also required for the preparation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Poppy SECONDED the recommendations in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED.

Members were asked to:

R1. Approve the Brentwood Local Development Scheme 2022-2025, as set out in Appendix A.

Reasons for Recommendation

It is necessary to have an up-to-date local plan timetable. Delivery of the plan against the published timescales is monitored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The revised Local Development Scheme sets out the timetable for preparation of the Local Plan Review, as well as supporting documents such as Community Infrastructure Levy and Supplementary Planning Documents.