Decision details

To receive the Edgware Town Centre Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for adoption so that it will be a material consideration in planning applications within the geographical boundary of the SPD within Harrow.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the representations received in response to the consultation on the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and the Councils’ responses to these set out in Appendix 2 to the officer report, be noted;

(2)            the revised Edgware Growth Area SPD attached at Appendix 3 to the officer report, which responded to the consultation responses received, be adopted;

(3)            the Interim Chief Planning Officer, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Regeneration, Partnerships and Devolution, be authorised to consider and agree any necessary further amendments to the amended document arising as a result of Barnet Council’s formal consideration of the amended document;

(4)            the Interim Chief Planning Officer, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Regeneration, Partnerships and Devolution, be authorised to make typographical corrections and any other necessary non-material amendments to the Edgware Growth Area SPD prior to formal publication of the SPD;

(5)            the Interim Chief Planning Officer, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Strategy, Regeneration, Partnerships and Devolution, be authorised to undertake any necessary statutory actions required for the formal adoption of the document.

Reason for Decision:  To amend the document where appropriate to reflect the outcomes of the consultation process and to formally adopt the SPD to ensure that it was afforded weight as a material planning consideration guiding development for Edgware Town Centre.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.