Issue - meetings

Report DRR 13/103

Members considered an updated version of the Local Development Scheme (LDS), the project management document for the production of the Local Plan for the Borough.  The latest version reflected the move to preparing a Local Plan rather than the Local Development Framework in line with the Government’s Planning Reforms and National Planning Policy Framework (2012) and the changes in resources.

The Chairman commented that this was a very clear, straightforward, easy-to-follow document - one of the best reports he had read relating to the Local Plan. 

Councillor Bosshard thought the timing for the production of the scheduled preparation time for the draft CIL charges appeared to be rather late and suggested bringing this forward by 3-6 months.  He was informed that CIL regulations had changed and with further changes planned for the autumn, the timescale would be brought forward if possible.  Councillor Arthur commented that considerable income could be obtained with the introduction of a CIL and suggested that a variable levy be imposed to enable individual control of residential, retail and business areas. 

Members were advised that the South London Partnership had undertaken research with regard to the Mayoral CIL however, this was inconclusive on the impact of CIL within boroughs.

RESOLVED that the revised Local Development Scheme for 2013/15 as the formal management document for the production of the Bromley Local Plan, be recommended to the Executive as acceptable.

Any Other Business

Councillor Mrs Manning attended an Urban Design London conference relating to housing standards and had brought back a copy of the London Housing SPG which she thought Members may find of interest.