“1.  That, in order to take forward the Southend New Local Plan in a timely, coordinated and efficient manner, the following be approved:

(i)  the preparation of a common Joint Part 1 section with Rochford District Council covering cross-boundary strategic issues;

(ii)  the preparation of a Part 2 section covering detailed planning policy matters for Southend.

2.  That, as part of the preparation of a common Joint Part 1 Local Plan, the following be approved:

(i)  the Memorandum of Understanding (Appendix 1 to the submitted report);

(ii)  the Rochford and Southend Statement of Common Ground (Appendix 2 to the report);

(iii)  the revised Local Development Scheme (Appendix 3 to the report).

3.  That it be noted that the joint South Essex Plan (SEP) will continue to be prepared in partnership with the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA).

4.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, to liaise and agree with Rochford District Council on the most efficient use of staff and related resources to prepare the Joint Part 1 Local Plan in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

5.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Environment and Planning Working Party, to agree and consult on preparatory drafts of the New Local Plan, including the common Joint Part 1 and associated documentation.

6.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, to agree updates to the Statement of Common Ground (Appendix 2 to the report) and Local Development Scheme (Appendix 3 to the report).“

1.  That in order to take forward the Southend New Local Plan in a timely, coordinated and efficient manner, the following be approved:

(i)  the preparation of a common Joint Part 1 section with Rochford District Council covering cross-boundary strategic issues;

(ii)  the preparation of a Part 2 section covering detailed planning policy matters for Southend.

2.  That as part of the preparation of a common Joint Part 1 Local Plan, the following be approvedapproved:

(i)  the Memorandum of Understanding (Appendix 1 to the submitted report);

(ii)  the Rochford and Southend Statement of Common Ground (Appendix 2 to the report);

(iii)  the revised Local Development Scheme (Appendix 3 to the report).

3.  That it be noted that the joint South Essex Plan (SEP) will continue to be prepared in partnership with the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA).

4.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, to liaise and agree with Rochford District Council on the most efficient use of staff and related resources to prepare the Joint Part 1 Local Plan in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

5.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, in conjunction with the Environment and Planning Working Party, to agree and consult on preparatory drafts of the New Local Plan, including the common Joint Part 1 and associated documentation.

6.  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director Growth and Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, to agree updates to the Statement of Common Ground (Appendix 2 to the report) and Local Development Scheme (Appendix 3 to the report).