Contact: Les Herbert, ext 6768 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the County Council responds to the Government's consultation on the Kate Barker Final Report on the basis of the commentary in the supporting report.

2. Reason

2.1 The planning system is an important mechanism for enhancing quality of place. This decision seeks to influence the outcome of the Government's deliberations on Kate Barker's recommendations by submitting Hampshire County Council's views.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Decline to provide a response.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

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

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman

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