That, following recommendation from the Borough Plan Advisory Panel (BPAC) on 7th October 2020, Cabinet:

A. Approved the amended recommendation to approve public consultation on the air quality SPD to align with the Local Plan consultation between 30^th October 2020 and 11th January 2021.

B. Delegated approval of the final consultation draft SPD to the Director of Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport.

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport presented the report which set out a supplementary planning document to address air quality issues and ensure a consistent approach to development in the borough and would be key to tackling the climate emergency.  In view of the importance of the document, the recommendation of the Borough Plan Advisory Committee to run the consultation alongside that of the local plan had been accepted.  The Cabinet Member thanked all the officers involved in the development of the document.

RESOLVED

That, following recommendation from the Borough Plan Advisory Panel (BPAC) on 7th October 2020, Cabinet:

A.           Approved the amended recommendation to approve public consultation on the air quality SPD to align with the Local Plan consultation between 30^th October 2020 and 11th January 2021.

B.           Delegated approval of the final consultation draft SPD to the Director of Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport.