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Councillor Laband moved the item noting that the document provided an example of best practice and had been reviewed by the Scrutiny Committee for Housing, Planning and Economic Growth. Councillor MacNaughton seconded the item noting that it was important to set a standard for Developers to see the design expectations required in Mid Sussex. 

Discussion was held on comments made during the Scrutiny stage which do not appear to have been included in the final version, such as cycle parking at employment sites, biomass energy source and the types of trees suitable for planting. It was confirmed that information on cycle parking was taken into consideration by Officers and deemed not necessary to include, as detailed in paragraph 14 of the report. The table on p.10 however has been amended to show the applicable requirements for all new buildings.  The Cabinet Member for Housing noted that Officers responded during the Scrutiny Committee with reasons why proposals may not feature in the final draft. He agreed to provide a written response to Councillor Henwood’s queries, particularly relating to suitable trees. He also noted that the document is a supplementary document that cannot rule on every subject however it does not preclude separate promotion of other positive design aspects such as biomass energy sources.

The Chairman took Members to a vote on the recommendation which was agreed.

RESOLVED

That Council:

Adopts the Mid Sussex Design Guide as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for use in the consideration and determination of planning applications.