The  report seeks approval on a formal response from Brentwood Borough Council to the Chelmsford Local Plan Pre-Submission Draft, January 2018 Document (Regulation 19).

The proposed response conveys broad support of Chelmsford City Council’s aims in the preparation of their local plan. The Chelmsford Plan is at the late stages of the plan-making process with details provided on the strategic approach, specific policies and specific site allocations for the area.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Wiles and SECONDED by Cllr Bridge to APPROVE the recommendation in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

To approve the response to Chelmsford City Council’s Local Plan Pre-Submission Draft document (January 2018), as set out in Appendix A.

Reasons for Recommendation

Chelmsford City Council are at the submission stage of the plan-making process. Policies and site allocations have been proposed as part of this consultation.                                                                                          

It is considered appropriate that Brentwood Borough Council express broad support for Chelmsford City Council’s positive efforts to develop a local plan in accordance with national policy and guidance, and the commitment to continued collaboration through the duty to cooperate on strategic planning matters that affect the two areas.