To approve the Annual Monitoring Report 2006/07 and its formal submission to the Secretary of State.

Cabinet received the Annual Monitoring Report 2006/07 for approval and its formal submission to the Secretary of State in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.  Cabinet was advised that the Act introduced new provisions and requirements for development planning including the regular review and monitoring of development plans through mandatory Annual Monitoring reports.  The report is based on the period 1 April to 31 March and is to be submitted no later than 31 December. 

Cabinet referred to the one planning approval given on a floodplain at Paytoe, but agreed the advantages of it outweighed the objections.  Officers were thanked for their work in providing the report. 

RESOLVED That the Annual Monitoring Report 2006/07 be approved for submission to the Secretary of State.