13.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.
DECISIONS
13.2 RESOLVED to authorise the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to sign the Statement of Common Ground and review/update it and agree to amendments to it as necessary.
Reasons
13.3 The draft Statement of Common Ground is welcomed as a collaborative attempt to address supply issues facing an important mineral used by the construction industry. Participating in this joint approach to soft sand planning will also help the County Council to fulfil its duty to cooperate obligations. The measures set out in the Statement do not conflict with existing policies, and any additional requirements can be reviewed as part of the forthcoming review of the Waste and Minerals policies.