Decision details

Agreed:-

(1)     that Cabinet notes recent developments in relation to the Black Country Plan and the background to them.

(2)     that Cabinet approves the preparation of a single-tier Local Plan covering the whole of Sandwell which will on adoption replace the following;

•        Black Country Core Strategy (2011)

•        Sandwell Site Allocations & Delivery Development Plan Document (2012)

•        Smethwick Area Action Plan (2008)

•        Tipton Area Action Plan (2008)

•        West Bromwich Area Action Plan (2012)

(3)     that approval be given to an update of the Sandwell Local Development Scheme and updated timeline set out in Appendices A & B

(4)     that Cabinet approve the fixed term appointment of a Sandwell Plan Programme Manager and to appoint to the post outside of standard HR procedures given the urgent need to recruit.

(5)     that Cabinet authorise the creation of a Senior Planning Officer post as set out in the resources section of this report.