To discuss and make recommendations in relation to the development and implementation of the Local Development Plan.

The Task Force will undertake all but not exclusively the following activities:

1.         To keep under review progress in preparing the Local Plan;

2.         Receive updates on Government policy changes and priorities insofar as they might impact on the preparation of the Local Plan;

3.         Receive reports and presentations on the development of the Local Plan evidence base and provide comments;

4.         Receive reports and presentations on the preparation of the South Essex Joint Strategic Plan and its implications for the Local Plan;

5.         Provide comment on the scope and nature of the thematic policy approaches to be considered in developing the Local Plan;

6.         Provide comment on the development of an evidence based Preferred Spatial Option;

7.         Review progress and the development of appropriate strategies and policy approaches to support the development of strategic sites within the framework provided by the Local Plan; and

8.         To keep under review the Council’s approach to community engagement in the plan-making process.