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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 21 May, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That Cabinet recommend to Council that: a) That the proposed RLDP Written Statement be approved for 8 weeks public consultation from September 2025, in excess of the requirements of Regulation 17 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations 2005. b) That Delegated authority be given to the Head of Regulatory Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make non-fundamental amendments to the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Written Statement and supporting documentation. c) Thay the RLDP Written Statement be formally desk-top published in an accessible format prior to formal public consultation. d) That Council approve the proposed RLDP Written Statement as set out in paragraph 2.2 a, b and c.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Hannah Fleet be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2025/2026. RESOLVED: That Councillor Hannah Fleet be re-appointed as Vice-Chair of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2025/2026.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Carol Beard, Simon Croft, Ros Griffiths-Williams and Aaron Wynne.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 21 May, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 21 May, 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 21 May, 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That Cabinet recommend to Council that: a) That the proposed RLDP Written Statement be approved for 8 weeks public consultation from September 2025, in excess of the requirements of Regulation 17 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations 2005. b) That Delegated authority be given to the Head of Regulatory Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make non-fundamental amendments to the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Written Statement and supporting documentation. c) Thay the RLDP Written Statement be formally desk-top published in an accessible format prior to formal public consultation. d) That Council approve the proposed RLDP Written Statement as set out in paragraph 2.2 a, b and c.
The Cabinet Member for Audit, Policy and Performance introduced the Conwy Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Deposit (2018 - 2033) Written Statement - Regulation 17 Deposit Consultation report and the Strategic Planning Policy Manager presented an overview and confirmed the consultation timeline and approach, which would exceed the statutory minimum to ensure comprehensive public engagement. In scrutinising the report, Members made reference to the following: • The importance of the RLDP adequately reflecting the community’s needs, demands and addressing potential impacts effectively. • The need for sustainable development and infrastructure improvements to support new housing developments. • Concern was expressed regarding the on-going issues within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in terms of healthcare capacity, GP recruitment and the need for BCUHB to deliver on its commitments. • The importance of on-going communication and collaboration with (BCUHB) with regards to infrastructure and supporting the growing population. - In response, the Strategic Planning Policy Manager advised that BCUHB had agreed to a Statement of Common Ground, which set out a mechanism to address population growth and its impact on the policy and health care services. Financial obligations would be sought to mitigate impact and assist in delivering the projects identified in the Statement of Common Ground and the Authority would continue to work collaboratively with BCUHB to deliver and monitor the impact and mitigation required, as a result of population and housing increase. • The importance of environmental assessments and the impact of new developments on biodiversity. • The need for appropriate site appraisals, to include road infrastructure, flooding, public transport and safe routes to school. • Mechanisms in place to assist with transient requirements. In order to give people every opportunity to respond to the consultation, it was proposed and seconded that the consultation be delayed until after the school summer holidays (September 2025). A proposal to not delay the public consultation was not supported. RESOLVED: RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That Cabinet recommend to Council that: a) That the proposed RLDP Written Statement be approved for 8 weeks public consultation from September 2025, in excess of the requirements of Regulation 17 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development Plan) (Wales) Regulations 2005. b) That Delegated authority be given to the Head of Regulatory Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make non-fundamental amendments to the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Written Statement and supporting documentation. c) Thay the RLDP Written Statement be formally desk-top published in an accessible format prior to formal public consultation. d) That Council approve the proposed RLDP Written Statement as set out in paragraph 2.2 a, b and c.
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