Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the proposal to undertake consultation on the Draft MetroGreen Area Action Plan and Sustainability Appraisal. 

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Draft MetroGreen Area Action Plan and

Sustainability Appraisal be approved for a minimum of 6 weeks public consultation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Local Planning Regulations.

(ii)

That the Strategic Director, Economy Innovation and Growth, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for

Environment and Transport, be authorised to make minor changes necessary to the plan, prior to release for public consultation.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To progress the Draft MetroGreen Area Action Plan through the various stages of consultation on its way to adoption as part of the development plan for Gateshead Council.

(B)

To support the regeneration of the Metrocentre and the surrounding area.

(C)

Public consultation is a key part of local plan preparation, feedback from the public and stakeholders will be considered in preparing the Draft Local Plan.