Decision details

To agree the submission version of the core strategy, which sets out the planning policy priorities for the borough

RESOLVED:

1.  That the core strategy publication/submission version (appendix A of the report) be agreed and recommended to council assembly for agreement for consultation.

2.  The changes suggested (as set out in table 1 of the report) were considered and necessary changes to the core strategy publication/submission version agreed.

3.  That it be noted that the report is accompanied by a sustainability appraisal, equalities impact assessment, consultation plan, consultation report setting out details of consultation carried out to date and appropriate assessment (appendices B to E and G).

4.  That ‘save’ the Southwark plan policies as set out in Appendix F of the report be agreed and recommended to council assembly for approval.

5.  That the changes set out in the addendum core strategy report (excluding housing) be approved  with the exception of:

·  Comment by Government Office for London on Delivery and Implementation Policy 11 on encouraging individuals to grow their own food.  It was agreed that this should remain within the Core Strategy.

NOTE: In accordance with the budget and policy framework recommendations 1 and 4  will be referred to council assembly as recommendations.