Decision details

West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy, Phase Two Revision Revised Housing Targets proposed by CLG through a study by Nathaniel Lichfield Partners (to be published on 8 October 2008)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To determine a response to the updated Phase Two Revision of the Regional Spatial Strategy in the light of the proposed revised housing allocations published on 7 October 2008.  

 

Decision:

THAT the Council:

1.      re-affirms its previous representations made in May 2008 to the Panel Secretary to confirm its general support for the Phase Two Revision with the reservations  already set out and,

2.      does not object to the allocation of 1,200 additional dwellings in the rural areas during the plan period to 2026 as proposed in the Nathaniel Lichfield Study, and,

3.      expresses concern that the increase in housing allocations suggested in the Nathaniel Lichfield Partnership study for the Region may have adverse consequences for the overall regional strategy.

 

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure that the Council’s views on the Phase Two Revision are considered. 

 

Alternative options considered:

Not to respond to the consultation. 

 

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Details of any declarations of interest: 14 November 2008

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Not applicable

Contact: Peter Yates, Planning Policy Manager.

Publication date: 21/11/2008

Date of decision: 20/11/2008

Effective from: 27/11/2008

Accompanying Documents:

  • Nathaniel Lichfield Study (to be published 8 October 2008)
  • Regional Spatial Strategy, Phase 2 Revisions (December 2007)
  • Minutes of Cabinet Meeting on 29 May 2008