Issue details
Submission of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Managing Growth and Sharing the Benefits
PDF 95 KBThe Local Plan sets a vision and framework for
future development to meet local needs and opportunities and
reflect national priorities, particularly in relation to housing,
the economy, identification and delivery of infrastructure and
protection of the environment. They are a critical tool to
positively guide development decisions. The National Planning
Policy Framework (NPPF) expects local planning authorities to keep
plans up-to-date and also review them in whole or in part in
response to changing circumstances.
The preparation and adoption of new Local Plans must adhere with
statutory regulations set out in the Town and Country Planning
(Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. Regulation 19 requires
the proposed submission Local Plan and supporting documents to be
made available for consultation.
Prior to adoption, the Local Plan along with supporting documents
and representations received during the regulation 19 consultation
must be submitted to the secretary of state to undergo an
independent examination (regulation 22).
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2018
Decision due: 21 Feb 18 by Council
Lead member: Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Air Quality
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: Nicole Layton, Executive Support Team Leader, Place Email: Nicole.Layton@towerhamlets.gov.uk, Marissa Ryan-Hernandez, (Plan Making Team Leader), Philip Wadsworth, (Local Plan Place Team Leader) Email: philip.wadsworth@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Over 1200 organisations and individuals were notified about the regulation 19 consultation via letter or email from the council’s database, giving details of how they could respond to the consultation and where and when consultation activities would be taking place. These included: statutory agencies, government bodies, developers, landowners, adjoining local authorities, community groups, voluntary organisations and local residents. The consultation was also advertised through various means, including social media, meetings, workshops and the local press. The consultation was also featured on the front page of the council’s website, which informs all users of the website and provides a link to access the consultation.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: For the Local Plan, a screening opinion on the need to undertake a full Equalities Impact Assessment was carried out as part of the Integrated Impact Assessment. This confirmed that a full Equalities Impact Assessment is not necessary because due regard is given to the council's Public Sector Equality Duty within the emerging Local Plan.
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Appendix 1: Proposed submission version of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Managing Growth and Sharing the Benefits (please note: Cabinet members were all given copies of the printed version of the document so it has not been replicated in the MAB pack). Appendix 2: Summary of representations Appendix 3: Schedule of minor amendments Appendix 4: Local Plan documents to be submitted to the secretary of state for examination Appendix 5: Local Plan risk register
Agenda items
- 21/02/2018 - Council SUBMISSION OF THE TOWER HAMLETS LOCAL PLAN 2031: Managing Growth and Sharing the Benefits 21/02/2018
Documents
- Submission of the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Managing Growth and Sharing the Benefits