Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report, introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion, which set out the proposed approach to the development of Haringey’s Development Management Policies (DMP) and that also sought approval to commence the process of public consultation on a DMP Engagement Document in 2013.

RESOLVED:

1. That the proposed scope of the Development Management Policies Engagement Document, set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be noted.

2. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion and the Director of Place and Sustainability to approve the final consultation document and associated Sustainability Appraisal and Equalities Impact Assessment.

Alternative Options Considered

Consideration was given to not adopting Development Management Policies and instead relying on the Local Plan: Strategic Policies and London Plan for determining applications. However, detailed planning policies are necessary to determine individual planning applications. The DMP addresses issues and concerns local to Haringey so relying on the London Plan for determining applications is not an option.

Reasons for Decision

The Development Management Policies form part of the Council’s folder of Local Plan documents and the production of each stage is subject to statutory public consultation. The decision to consult needs to be approved by Cabinet.