The Government is consulting on a change to national planning policy to promote Starter Homes Exception sites.  The report outlined the proposed changes and suggested a response to the twelve specific questions in the Consultation paper, with some context of Brentwood’s housing needs

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to:

1.     That approval of a letter of response from the Acting Chief Executive be delegated to  the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee taking account of views expressed.

(Cllr Lloyd declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of his employment at a local Mortgage packaging company).