As Leader of the Council (in post of Cabinet Member for Environment), I:
A. Recommend that County Council:
(i) Approve, and publish for public consultation, a Pre-Submission Draft of the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39 for representations on soundness and legal compliance:
(ii) Agree to submit the Pre-Submission Draft of Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39 to Government for Independent Examination into its soundness and legal compliance following the representation period;
(iii) Agree to request the examination Inspector to recommend changes (‘main modifications’) needed to ensure the soundness of the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan; and
(iv) Delegate powers to the Corporate Director for Growth, Environment & Transport to, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member,
i. Agree main modifications with the Inspector and to publish them for representations on soundness and legal compliance;
ii. Approve any non-material changes to the draft Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39;
B. Note the timetable for work related to mineral and waste planning policy in Kent.