Agenda item

The Strategic Lead, Planning Policy and Projects introduced a report, informing Members of the public consultation on the Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan which ended on 15^th April 2014.

The Officer advised that the London Plan was adopted in July 2012 and set out the social, economic and environmental framework for London for the next 20-25 years. It formed part of the Development Plan for the London Boroughs and their plans need to conform with it.

The ‘Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan’ were being consulted for 12 weeks ending on15^th April 2014 and would propose major changes to the plan. It was highlighted that there was no statutory duty to cooperate with the London Plan but Slough BC was invited to provide comment on the draft alterations.  The alterations were prepared following the release of new census data on housing and employment since the publication of the Plan, which had indicated that the population growth would lead to a housing shortage. The Plan update was needed to help deliver the home and jobs required for the rapidly growing city.

The Officer highlighted that the increase in London’s population and requirement for additional housing would likely impact on Slough.

Members commented on the report and felt that the requirement for “affordable” housing at up to 80% market rent was not as affordable as “social housing”.

Resolved –That the Strategic Lead Planning Policy and Projects convey  Member comments to the Mayor of London.