Issue - meetings

To consider proposals in relation to the Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Development Plan Document.

Wards affected: all

Contact: Mathias Franklin, Head of Planning

RESOLVED –

1)    That following and subject to approval (2) at Council, approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Member Committee to oversee the drafting of the joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Development Plan Document.

2)    That the proposal to produce a Joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Development Plan Document be submitted to a meeting of Council with a recommendation to approve.

3)    That subject to (1) the proposal to delegate authority for initial early engagement and public consultation (Regulation 18) on the draft joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Development Plan Document and to prepare the submission draft and consultation for Regulation 19 to the Joint Member Committee be submitted to a meeting of Council with a recommendation to approve.

(Under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 36(1), Cabinet received a representation from Councillor Scott).

Cabinet considered a report outlining proposals for the preparation of a Joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework (SDF) Development Plan Document (DPD), in collaboration with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the five other West Yorkshire local authorities. Cabinet noted the purpose of the SDF DPD was to provide a coordinated strategic planning framework to support the development of a regional mass transit system, aligning with local plans and enabling the submission of a Transport and Works Act Order by 2027.

Cabinet noted that whilst Kirklees was not directly affected by the initial mass transit routes, early involvement was essential to influence the regional planning framework and support long-term growth ambitions. The report advised that the work would be resourced through existing budgets and supported by WYCA appointed consultants.

RESOLVED –

1)    That following and subject to approval (2) at Council, approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Member Committee to oversee the drafting of the joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Development Plan Document.

2)    That the proposal to produce a Joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Part 1 Development Plan Document be submitted to a meeting of Council with a recommendation to approve.

3)    That subject to (1) the proposal to delegate authority for initial early engagement and public consultation (Regulation 18) on the draft joint West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Development Plan Document and to prepare the submission draft and consultation for Regulation 19 to the Joint Member Committee be submitted to a meeting of Council with a recommendation to approve.