1. That the preparation be approved of the Design Guide as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

2. That the first stage of publicity and consultation arrangements for the Design Guide SPD be approved, carrying out stakeholder engagement and a series of design workshops and focus groups in each of the identified character areas.

3. That it be noted that following the consultation process described in the report a future report will seek approval for the content of the consultation draft SPD and the next stage of consultation and publicity.