Issue - meetings

Report No:   CAB/SE/15/034

Cabinet Members: Portfolio Holders for Planning and Regulation, and Economic Growth and Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Haverhill

Lead Officer: Chris Rand

RESOLVED:

That the draft Haverhill Town Centre Masterplan document, contained in Appendix A to Report No: CAB/SE/15/034, be approved to go out to consultation (from 8 June to 17 July 2015).

(The following item was considered in a different order to that published in the agenda.)

The Cabinet considered Report No: CAB/SE/15/034 (previously circulated), which sought approval for the draft Haverhill Town Centre Masterplan for consultation.

The Chairman introduced Matthew Lappin of David Lock Associates, who were the specialist team of planning and design consultants appointed by ONE Haverhill to develop the Haverhill Town Centre Masterplan.

Mr Lappin undertook a presentation on the draft Masterplan, as attached as Appendix A to the report, which subject to approval, would be going out to consultation from 8 June to 17 July 2015.  At the conclusion of his presentation, Mr Lappin duly responded to questions raised.

Councillor Pugh, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Growth drew relevant issues to the attention of the Cabinet, including that he was extremely pleased with the draft that had been prepared in response to the consultation on the Issues and Options document.  David Lock Associates had fulfilled the brief provided by ONE Haverhill and he looked forward to the outcomes of the consultation.

Other Members also supported the content of the draft Masterplan and agreed that whilst the Masterplan contained exciting prospects for the town centre, the aspirations identified needed to be both realistic and deliverable.

RESOLVED:

That the draft Haverhill Town Centre Masterplan document, contained in Appendix A to Report No: CAB/SE/15/034, be approved to go out to consultation (from 8 June to 17 July 2015).

(Mr Lappin left the meeting at the conclusion of this item.)