The report of the Strategic Commissioner – Environment gave details of a revised Playing Pitch Strategy prepared in accordance with national planning policy to provide background evidence on the use and demand for playing pitches; to guide decision-making; promote investment to improve their quality and quantity; and inform protection through the land-use planning system.

Resolved –

(1)  That the findings of the Assessment Report and Strategy and Action Plan attached to the report, be approved; and

(2)  That Council be recommended to adopt the Assessment Report and the accompanying Strategy and Action Plan as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and in other decisions under the Town and Country Planning Acts; and

(3)  That officers be requested to publish the Assessment Report and the accompanying Strategy and Action Plan on the Council’s website, to further inform the Council’s review of options for the Core Strategy Local Plan.