Decision details

Consideration has been given for the recommendation to Council for the approval that Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council work jointly on a new Local Plan for both authorities.

RESOLVED:

(i)              That the Council be recommended to approve the preparation of a joint Local Plan working with Newcastle City Council supported by joint governance and the development of a Memorandum of Understanding for joint working arrangements.

The above decision has been made for the following reason:

(a)          To progress the development of the Gateshead Local Plan as required by government policy and our statutory obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 2004, Localism Act 2011 and Town and Country Planning (Local Plans) Regulations 2012.