Decisions

The purpose of the decision is:

• to allow a comprehensive review of parking standards and their wider policy framework; and
• to ensure continuity in the provision of planning and highway advice pending completion of that review.

The Chief Executive has determined that the Updates to Parking Standards for New Developments approved by Cabinet on 21 April 2026 shall cease to be applied by the Council with immediate effect.

The Chief Executive has further determined that:

• The 2026 updates to the Council’s 2022 Parking Standards, which were approved on 21 April 2026, will not be applied.
• The Council will undertake a further review in light of late submissions received before any future updates are considered and implemented.
• Any future implementation of revised parking standards will require a further formal decision of the Council by Cabinet.
• Pending completion of that review process, the Council will continue to apply the Parking Standards adopted in October 2022.

There are no direct financial commitments arising from this decision.

The decision ensures that suitable legal resource is available to advise and support the Council in meeting the requirements of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).  This provides additional capacity within the legal support

To award a contract to Browne Jacobson for the provision of legal services to support the delivery of LGR. The estimated value of the contract is up to £850K.

Recommendation approved.

Recommendation approved.

Recommendation approved.

The minutes of the meetings held on 12 September 2025, 10 October 2025 and 12 December 2025 were confirmed by the Chair as correct records.

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