Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the review of the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the findings of the five year review report on Planning for the Future Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030 as set out in appendix 2 to the report be noted.

(ii)

That the review’s conclusions that the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030 continues to be up to date for the purposes of managing development across Gateshead be approved.

(iii)

That the details of the review be published on the Council’s website; the Planning Inspectorate be informed of the review outcome; and that the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth and the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance, following consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, be given delegated authority to approve any minor changes to the review to reflect any new information, including any national guidance before it is published.

(iv)

That it be noted Newcastle City Council’s Cabinet considered a similar report on 16 March 2020.

The above decisions have been made to ensure the Council maintains an effective and up to date Local Plan which complies with national planning policy.