1.    That the Proposed Submission version of the SCAAP (set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report) and associated Policies Map (set out in Appendix 2 to the report) be published for public consultation under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

2.    That the response to the consultation comments received on earlier iterations of the SCAAP, as set out in the accompanying Consultation Statement in Appendix 3 to the report, be noted and endorsed.

3.    That the SCAAP be submitted to the Secretary of State, prior to Examination in Public, under Regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

4.    That the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor, for Housing, Planning and Regulatory Services, in conjunction with the Local Development Framework Working Party (if necessary), be authorised to:

a)    approve and make amendments to the SCAAP that may result from, inter alia, analysis of the representations made following public consultation, recommendations of the Sustainability Appraisal and any additional evidence considered and then consult on these changes, if required, before they are submitted to the Secretary of State.

b)    agree and approve amendments that may be proposed by the Inspector during the Examination in Public process and to any further consultation that may be required as a result of this; and

c) take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory processes and procedures necessary for preparation and participation of the Council at the Examination in Public.