Cabinet considered the Government’s proposals for the reform of the planning system in England as set out in the Planning for the Future White Paper in Appendix 1 and the revised draft Council response in Appendix 2, on the appended supplement.

Cabinet agreed to submit a formal consultation response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government by the deadline of 29th October.

Cabinet delegated the responsibility of submitting a response to the Interim Strategic Director of Places in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Finance.