Issue - meetings

Given its close relationship with Planning, Members were requested to note the current Housing Strategy Consultation.  While the Housing Strategy was not a Planning policy consultation or publication, it did dovetail with the Local Planning Authority’s approach to housing as set out in the Bromley Local Plan 2019 and accorded with the policies within that development plan.

Councillor Allen referred to the Council’s dependency on the five year housing supply and on input from focus groups etc.  The Strategy was much needed and would require a lot of time and effort from the planning department to push this forward.

The Assistant Director (Planning) confirmed that the planning department was working with colleagues in Housing to progress and improve awareness.

Councillor Fawthrop advised that over the last year, the population in London had decreased by 100,000 thereby creating a reduction in demand for housing.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.