Local Plan CAG
Terms of Reference
July 2023
Background:
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) (the Local
Plan work programme), sets out the scope for a partial update of
the Local Plan, together with a timetable for the preparation of
the Plan update.
Purpose:
The purpose of the new CAG is:
1. To
receive and consider reports and evidence in relation to the
matters set out in the LDS;
2. To
consider the policy and development options for addressing these
issues;
3. To
consider the infrastructure needed to support development in the
district;
4. In
their considerations, the Group should have regard to compliance
with the relevant legislation, government policy and guidance, to
the other parts of the Development Plan for the area and to all
other material considerations;
5. The
Group will receive briefings from Officers in the update process
about key issues and outcomes from evidence-gathering and
discussions with stakeholders;
Objectives of the Group:
To consider the detailed matters identified in
the LDS, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
following:
The implications of the Local Housing Need
Methodology on housing requirements for the district;
Climate change; including the outcomes from
the work of the Climate Emergency Working Group, where
relevant;
Ensure a robust policy relationship between
biodiversity “net gain”; woodland protection/planting;
green infrastructure and the Council’s proposed Tree
Strategy;
Update Environment Strategy policies as
necessary, depending on the progress of the Environment Bill and
Kent Environment Strategies;
Guidance on type and size of dwellings may
require updating;
The provision of Gypsy & Traveller sites
to meet identified requirements;
Update the provisions of the Plan in relation
to Manston Airport in the light of any
decision on the Development Consent Order;
Identify additional employment land, as
required;
Incorporate any decision in relation to the
future of Port Ramsgate;
Some Town Centre policies may need amending in
the light of changing Government guidance and other changes to the
planning system;
Incorporate key policy aspects from the
proposed Westwood SPD fully into the Plan;
Some infrastructure policies (for example,
transport; health and education) may need updating, depending on
the scale and location of new housing;
The infrastructure needs of the district in
relation to planned development and the need to improve existing
infrastructure, particularly in relation to water supply, sewerage
and rain water run-off.
To receive and consider the available evidence
in relation to these matters;
To consider the options for the Plan; and
To advise the Cabinet of the views expressed
by the Group.
Membership,
Chairmanship and Quorum:
Number of Members
|
Eleven
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Chair
|
Leader of the Council
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Political Composition
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6 Labour;
3 Conservative;
1 Green
1 Thanet Independent Group
|
Co-optees
|
As required
|
Substitutes
|
Yes
|
Appointments
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By the Leader of the Council
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Restrictions
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Non-executive Members only
|
Status
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This is an advisory and not a decision making
body.
Private meeting.
|
Quorum
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5
|
Number of Meetings
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At least quarterly, with the ability to meet
more frequently as required
|
Administration:
The meeting dates will be set in advance by
the chair.
Agenda items will be circulated and minutes
taken at each meeting. These minutes will be published.
Directors, Heads of services and officers can
be called to give updates on relevant agenda items.
General:
Following the final meeting of the Cabinet
Advisory Group, the key findings/conclusions/recommendations of the
Group will be presented to Cabinet.
LPCAG meetings will be informal and held in
private, with scope to meet with and hear evidence from members of
the public or hold a public meeting as required. Minutes of
meetings will be retained as a record of discussions and published
on the council’s website.
The LPCAG is not a decision making body. Any
suggested activity will be assessed against TDC’s resources
and capacity to support delivery.
Notes
This Local Plan Cabinet Advisory Group was
established through terms of reference approved by an Individual
Cabinet Member decision made by the Leader of Council on 24 July
2023.