Decision details

Executive Board approval for pre-hearing changes to Core Strategy Policy H7: Accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

The Director of Development submitted a report which sought approval of proposed revisions to the Core Strategy Policy H7 in respect of Accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople, for the purposes of public consultation and also subsequent submission to the Core Strategy Inspector for discussion at the further hearing session in May 2014.

An updated version of Appendix 1 to the submitted report had been circulated to Board Members for their consideration.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That subject to the incorporation of those revisions as detailed within the updated Appendix 1 which had been submitted to Board Members for their consideration, the revised Core Strategy Policy H7 Accommodation for Gypsies,Travellers and Travelling Showpeople be approved for the purposes of: i) public consultation; and ii) subsequent submission to the Core Strategy Inspector for discussion at the further hearing session in May 2014.

(b)  That it be noted that the Head of Forward Planning and Implementation will be responsible for implementation of such matters in line with the timescales as set out within paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 of the submitted report.

(The matters referred to within this minute were designated as being exempt from Call In. A decision may be declared as being exempt from Call In if it is considered that any delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s or the public interest. In this case it is deemed appropriate that this matter be exempted from Call In as there is a requirement to maintain progress on the Core Strategy, given the need to conduct a 6 week consultation period prior to the further hearing session scheduled for May 2014)

Discussion with Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Support Services

Discussion with Director of Environment and Housing and Housing Services Chief Officers

Engagement with Travelling community through GATE and survey work.

Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (GATE)