To approve a Local Development Order for Stratton Business Park which allows a degree of planning flexibilities for businesses at Stratton Business Park to enable a range of minor works and a degree of new build and extension without the need to apply for planning permission.

That the proposed Local Development Order for Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade be adopted to assist economic and employment growth in the area.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Regeneration that outlined a proposal to adopt a Local Development Order (LDO) for Stratton Business Park in Biggleswade.  The LDO would allow the Council to extend permitted development rights for certain specified forms of development.  These would be developments for which planning permission would normally be granted, and came with proposed conditions and restrictions which would normally be imposed through planning permission. 

Reason for decision:  To encourage economic and employment growth in the Biggleswade area and to support the Council’s priority to create jobs and enable business growth.

RESOLVED

that the proposed Local Development Order for Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade to assist economic and employment growth in the area be adopted.