Notice of Motion by Councillor Tweed
Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Tweed:
“Firstly this Council is concerned with the overall negative effect that the National Planning Framework, currently under consultation, will have on the Planning decision making processes.
Secondly the “presumption” of planning permission set out in the proposals are likely to lead to development on greenbelt green space at an increased rate, to the extent that would be unacceptable to the people of Sefton.
Thirdly in addition the Government’s attempt to “streamline” the planning processes will simply open the door to developments without appropriate or due consideration.
The Council calls on the Government to radically reconsider its proposals.”
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Tweed, seconded by Councillor Maher :
“Firstly, this Council is concerned with the overall negative effect that the National Planning Framework, currently under consultation, will have on the Planning decision making processes.
Secondly the “presumption” of planning permission set out in the proposals are likely to lead to development on greenbelt and green space at an increased rate, to the extent that would be unacceptable to the people of Sefton.
Thirdly in addition the Government’s attempt to “streamline” the planning processes will simply open the door to developments without appropriate or due consideration.
The Council calls on the Government to radically reconsider its proposals.”
An amendment was moved by Councillor Hands, seconded by Councillor Shaw, that the motion be amended as follows:
In paragraph one:
(a) delete the text ‘is concerned with the overall’ and insert ‘recognises the public concerns about the potential’
(b) add the word ‘draft’ before ‘National Planning Framework’
(c) change the word ‘will ’to ‘could’
Amend paragraphs two, three and four to:
‘Secondly, it notes the proposal to introduce a ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’, and believes that the final version of the National Planning Framework must clarify that this does not involve a threat to green belt and other green spaces.
Thirdly, it notes the widespread support for the proposals to ‘streamline’ the planning processes, but considers it essential that care is taken in ‘streamlining’ so as to ensure that no developments are approved without appropriate or due consideration.
The Council welcomes the fact that the Planning Committee is due to be presented with a detailed report on the draft National Planning Framework at its 21 September meeting with a view to making representations as part of the Government’s consultation on the draft Framework’.
Following debate, on a show of hands, the Chair declared that the amendment was lost by 26 votes to 19.
A further amendment was moved by Councillor P. Dowd seconded by Councillor Moncur, that the motion be amended as follows:
After paragraph three, insert:
“The Council condemns the Conservative / LibDem Coalition capitulation to the vested interests of developers in relation to unbridled building on the green belt land and urban green space.”
At the end of paragraph four, insert the text:
“and representations be sent to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and to the three MP’s for the Borough.” and
Add a final paragraph to read as follows:
“The Council notes the present Council policy against green belt development.”
Following debate, on a show of hands, the Chair declared that the amendment was carried by 24 votes to 21.
On a show of hands, the Chair declared that the Substantive Motion was carried by 24 votes to 19 and it was
RESOLVED:
Firstly, this Council is concerned with the overall negative effect that the National Planning Framework, currently under consultation, will have on the Planning decision making processes.
Secondly the “presumption” of planning permission set out ... view the full minutes text for item 55