Members were reminded that the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) required local planning authorities to produce a Local Plan for their area. The most recent Brentwood Local Development Plan (LDP) consultation version was published in July 2013 (Draft Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options).

Following consultation conclusion in late 2013/early 2014, it became apparent that several issues needed to be reconsidered, specifically objectively assessed housing need; new employment land and job provision; Crossrail impacts; sustainability (renewable energy); planning for Gypsies & Travellers; and proposals made by Basildon Council.

In light of these, and to complement the Dunton Garden Suburb consultation prepared jointly with Basildon Council, a Strategic Growth Options consultation document had been prepared to provide an overview of the main issues to be considered as part of the Brentwood LDP, including spatial options and specific sites.

The consultation was proposed to take place for a period of six weeks, from 6 January until 17 February 2015.

Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Baker SECONDED an amended version of the recommendation in the report and following a full discussion a recorded vote was requested in accordance with Rule 9.5 of the Council’s procedure rules.   Members voted as follows:

FOR: Cllrs Aspinell, Baker, Barrett, Carter, Chilvers, Clark, Mrs Cohen, Mrs Davies, Mrs Hubbard, Keeble, Kendall, Le-Surf, Lloyd, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry, Quirk, Russell, Sapwell and Mrs Squirrell (20)

AGAINST: Cllrs Cloke, Mrs Coe, Faragher, Mrs Henwood, Hirst, Mrs Hones,  Kerslake, McCheyne,  Dr Naylor, Parker, Reed, Ms Sanders, Sleep and Tee (14)

ABSTAIN: Cllrs Hossack and Mrs Murphy  (2)

The MOTION was CARRIED and it was RESOLVED:

To approve the Strategic Growth Options Consultation document

for publication and for a six week public consultation, subject to any

non-material changes approved by the Acting Chief Executive and

Chair of Planning and Development Committee prior to publication.