The report of the Strategic Director of Place (Document “AX”) seeks Executive approval to formally adopt the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for use in the determination of planning applications.

The purpose of the Guide will be to achieve a step change in the quality of new housing development in the District in support of policies in the current adopted Local Plan Core Strategy. It sets a vision for “green, safe, inclusive and distinctive neighbourhoods that create healthy communities for all.”

At the 11^th June 2019 Meeting of the Executive it was resolved that the Draft version of the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide be approved for public consultation for a period of 8 weeks. It was also resolved that the outcome of the consultation, including any suggested amendments, be reported back to the Executive as soon as possible with a view to seeking approval to adopt the Guide as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). 

The public consultation period ran from 30^th July to 24^th September 2019. This report details the key issues which have arisen from the consultation and the subsequent changes which are proposed to the Guide as a result.

Recommended -

(1)          That the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide with the changes as recommended, in Appendix 1 to Document “AX”,  be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.

(2)                That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to carry out any minor amendments of a drafting or similar nature necessary, prior to the formal publication of the adopted Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide SPD.

                                                                (Andrew Marshall - 01274 434050)

Resolved -

(1)          That the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide with the changes as recommended, in Appendix 1 to Document “AX”,  be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.

(2)          That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to carry out any minor amendments of a drafting or similar nature necessary, prior to the formal publication of the adopted Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide SPD.

ACTION: Strategic Director of Place

Regeneration & Environment overview & Scrutiny Committee                                                                                  (Andrew Marshall - 01274 434050)

The Regeneration, Planning and Transport Portfolio Holder thanked officers for their work in producing the Design Guide and thanked Born in Bradford and the Civic Society for their involvement.  He commended the Guide to encourage high standards for housing in the district.  He noted the key changes that had ben made in response to the consultation.

Resolved -

(1)          That the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide with the changes as recommended, in Appendix 1 to Document “AX”,  be adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document.

(2)          That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to carry out any minor amendments of a drafting or similar nature necessary, prior to the formal publication of the adopted Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide SPD.

ACTION: Strategic Director of Place

Regeneration & Environment overview & Scrutiny Committee