Archived decisions

APPENDIX 4

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions were taken:

(i) That progress with the Major Development Areas identified in the Structure Plan be noted.

(ii) That support be conveyed to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for the West of Basingstoke (Manydown) Major Development Area as representing the most appropriate location to meet the strategic development needs of Basingstoke post 2011, and the continuing role of the County Council in bringing forward the land and developing communities for the future.

2. Reason

2.1 The Major Development Areas (MDAs) are important strategic development sites for Hampshire, providing some 20% of the remaining Structure Plan baseline housing allocation to 2011, and it is important that progress towards implementation is monitored. Manydown MDA has been raised as an issue following publication of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough First Deposit Draft Local Plan and it is important that the Council makes its position on its future development clear, in the absence of a Structure Plan Review.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to reaffirm support for the Manydown MDA and thereby potentially reducing the prospect of the development proceeding.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ....................................

Councillor T K Thornber 8120/AP