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This report presents the draft Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document for approval for publication and statutory consultation, and seeks to delegate authority for its subsequent adoption as part of the Local Plan.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)     To approve the draft Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document for publication and statutory consultation.

(2)     To delegate authority to the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment, to consider representations made during consultation and adopt the Supplementary Planning Document as part of the Council’s suite of Local Plan related documents.

Councillor Tatler (Lead Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning) introduced a report presenting the Draft Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for approval prior to its publication and statutory consultation.

In considering the report, Cabinet noted that development of the Affordable Workspace SPD had been designed to link with the Affordable Workspace Strategy and Action Plan agreed by Cabinet in September 2020 in order to provide clarity, clear expectations and detailed guidance around implementation of the relevant overarching Local Plan development policies.  Members noted the importance of Affordable Workspace in terms of supporting the growth and retention of local business and jobs, attracting new sectors and start-ups as part of Brent’s Inclusive Growth Strategy and the ongoing development of the boroughs economic strength and diversity.

In welcoming the report, members also noted the ongoing engagement process being undertaken, in conjunction with the Assistant Chief Executive, around the development of a network of Affordable Workspace providers that reflected the make-up of local communities across Brent along with the prioritisation of targets for local Brent residents to access new affordable workspace.

Having considered the report Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)     To approve the draft Affordable Workspace Supplementary Planning Document for publication and statutory consultation.

(2)     To delegate authority to the Lead Member for Regeneration, Property & Planning, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment, to consider representations made during consultation and adopt the Supplementary Planning Document as part of the Council’s suite of Local Plan related documents.