The report was moved by Councillor Whelton and formally seconded by Councillor Butler.

The Liberal Democrat amendment as set out in agenda item 31 was moved by Councillor McGrath and seconded by Councillor Fairclough.

Councillor Holmes spoke on the item.

The Liberal Democrat amendment was put to a vote and fell – votes in favour: 9, votes against: 32, abstentions: 18.

The original recommendations were then put to a vote and were carried – votes in favour: 32, votes against: 26, abstentions: 1.

RESOLVED:

                   A.        agrees the Consultation Report (Appendix B), including comments, responses and where applicable, amendments to the SPD.

                   B.        notesthe Council has undertaken a screening exercise with relevant statutory bodies to confirm that a Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required to support the SPD.

                   C.        notes that whilst the Council’s constitution permits Cabinet to agree the Adoption of SPDs; in recognition of the cross-party political representation in Wimbledon wards, the decision will be taken byCouncil.

                   D.        That Councilagrees; 

                                      i.        The adoption of the Future Wimbledon Supplementary Planning Document (Appendix A) in accordance with the Town & Country Panning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

                                    ii.        Delegate to the Director of Environment & Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing & Transport, the making of minor factual, editorial and image changes to the SPD prior to publication on the council’s website.