Decision details

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member has approved the publication of a Regulation 18 statement of intent and consult on the content of the proposed review of the adopted City Plan 2019 – 2040 and the publication of an updated Local Development Scheme.

Reasons for Decision 

The council is beginning a partial review of its City Plan pursuant to Regulation 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 in order to provide a robust and up to date policy framework for the taking of planning decisions across the city in line with the council’s vision for a Fairer Westminster,

The council’s Local Development Scheme setting out the programme of work over the next three years has been revised to reflect the new priority of a partial City Plan review and the anticipated timeframes of document preparation. Its publication will ensure that the council acts in accordance with the requirements of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011).