Decision details

Resolved that the Executive approved:-

1)    That the draft districtwide Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document be approved as the basis for a public consultation period of eight weeks;

2)    That the outcome of the public consultation, including any appropriate suggested amendments, be reported back to the Executive as soon as possible with a view to seek approval to adopt the draft districtwide Design Guide as a Supplementary Planning Document;

3)    That authority be delegated to the Head of Strategy in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to carry out any minor amendments of a drafting or similar nature necessary, prior to consulting on the draft Design Guide; and

4)    That the creation and launch of a District-wide ‘Quality of Place’ award scheme be explored, which would be linked to the Somerset West and Taunton Districtwide Design Guide, and the Taunton Garden Town Vision, Design Charter and Checklist.