Decision details

This report is a Portfolio Holder report to sign off TWBC’s formal response to the public consultation on the Draft High Weald AONB Management Plan, which is to be consulted upon in September/October 2023.

RESOLVED – That the table of comments attached at Appendix A be submitted as Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s formal representations on the public consultation version of the draft High Weald AONB Management Plan 2024-2029 for the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) be approved.

To endorse the proposed recommendations to the consultation would ensure that professional advice and guidance from TWBC is shared with the High Weald AONB Unit, as this may further assist with the preparation with the Management Plan.

Do nothing – this would involve the Borough Council not providing the advice and guidance appended to this report to assist the High Weald AONB Unit with preparing the  High Weald AONB Management Plan.

Submit alternative representations – the representations presented in Appendix A reflect advice and comments from TWBC professional officers in the planning department.  This option would require additional liaison and discussion with these officers.

No conflicts of interest were declared by any Member who was consulted in respect of this decision.