Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the updated Placemaking Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and for it to be the subject of a six-week public and stakeholder consultation, commencing in late September/early October 2021.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Placemaking SPD update be approved for a six-week public and stakeholder consultation, including a Members’ Seminar, commencing in late September/early October 2021.

(ii)

That the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the Cabinet Members for Environment and Transport, Economy and Housing be authorised to publish the SPD for a further period of consultation in the event of amendments resulting from this initial consultation.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To enable the Council to effectively deliver the Local Plan.

(B)

To ensure full public engagement on the Placemaking Supplementary Planning Document in line with Gateshead’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).