Issue - meetings

Report of Director of Regeneration and Planning

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Jonathan Dow

(Key decision):

(1) That progress on the Downland Whole Estate Plan be noted.

(2) To agree the draft vision set out at paragraph 2.2 of the report.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Regeneration and Planning asking them to note progress on the Downland Whole Estate Plan and agree the Council’s draft vision for the Downland Estate.

Visiting member, Councillor Freebody addressed the Cabinet and commented on the need to be careful over the management of the Downland Estate and considerate towards public sensitivity. He also added that as a natural asset there should be a greater reference to the tourism opportunities in future versions of the statement.

Councillor Tutt acknowledged and agreed with the comments raised. He also clarified that although the draft contained a reference to the wider general vision and Corporate Plan for Eastbourne Borough Council including “Housing and Development” he reassured that the Council had no intention of adding any housing to the Downland Estate.

The Director of Regeneration and Planning confirmed that as a draft vision, the comments outlined by Councillor Freebody would be factored into future amendments.

Resolved (Key decision):

(1) That progress on the Downland Whole Estate Plan be noted.

(2) To agree the draft vision set out at paragraph 2.2 of the report.

Reason for decisions:

In order to allow officers to progress the Downland Whole Estate Plan.