To seek approval to consult on the draft Oxford Railway Station Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Councillor Smith handed the Chair to Councillor Turner at the start of this item.

The Interim Assistant Chief Executive for Regeneration and Economy and the Executive Director for Sustainable City submitted a report which sought approval of the Draft Oxford Station Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation.

Councillor Hollingsworth, Board Member for Planning and Regulatory Services, introduced the report.

The City Executive Board resolved to:

1.    Approve the Draft Oxford Station Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation (Appendix 1)

2.    Approve the Draft Oxford Station SPD as a material consideration in determining planning applications

3.    Endorse the accompanying Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Combined Screening and Scoping Report (Appendix 2)

4.    Delegate authority to the Head of Planning, Sustainable Development and Regulatory Services to make any necessary editorial corrections to the document prior to publication, in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive for Regeneration and Economy and the Board Member for Planning and Regulatory Services.