Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth which sought approval to commence consultation on the second draft of the Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document and the first draft of the Housing Needs, County Durham Design Code and Trees, Woodlands and Hedges Supplementary Planning Documents.  All four documents support the County Durham Plan, adopted in October 2020 (for copy of report see file of minutes).

Councillor E Scott, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships explained that the County Durham Plan was adopted in October 2020 and the Council were bringing forward a number of supplementary planning documents over the next few years to supplement its content. The documents gave additional detail and clarity on what was required for new development to be acceptable and provided certainty for developers and reassurance for residents. These documents would be consulted upon till 11 April 2023.

Councillor M Wilkes, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change spoke of the importance of the supplementary planning documents and highlighted several proposals contained within the documents around green infrastructure and the protection of ancient woodland. Councillor Wilkes urged people to contribute to the consultations.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.