Decision details

To endorse the LDP third AMR for submission to the Welsh Government by 31 October 2017.

To continue with an early review of the Monmouthshire LDP as a result of the need to address the shortfall in the housing land supply and facilitate the identification/allocation of additional housing land.

To note comments raised by Economy and Development Select Committee (7th September 2017). The main issues raised included:

•           Options for LDP revision, including the appropriateness of a short form revision.

•           Suitability of the current LDP strategy moving forward.

•           Impact of the removal of the Severn Bridge tolls on the County’s housing (including affordable housing) and employment markets.

•           Affordable housing – targets and viability.

•           Housing provision and housing land supply.

•           Cross boundary issues (including with English authorities) – health and education capacity and provision. 

A full version of the comments raised is captured in the minutes of the meeting.