Issue - meetings

B Copy herewith

2.1         Cabinet approved the adoption of the Specialist Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

2.2         Cabinet agreed that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning to make any necessary minor amendments, including spelling and changes in the format of the SPD where they do not alter the intent of the SPD prior to its publication.

Councillor Hill as the relevant Cabinet Member presented the report seeking approval to adopt the Specialist Housing SPD.  It was important that specialist housing was in the right location, and was able to be adapted to the changing needs of residents over time.

Councillor Stone considered this to be a very important policy.  In-house provision of specialist housing was better than private.  New builds should be cost and energy efficient, and wheelchair access should be provided as standard.  Appropriate specialist housing provision supported quality of life across the board, and could save money on other services if implemented well.

RESOLVED:

2.1         Cabinet approved the adoption of the Specialist Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

2.2         Cabinet agreed that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning to make any necessary minor amendments, including spelling and changes in the format of the SPD where they do not alter the intent of the SPD prior to its publication.