Decision details
Scrutiny Committee - Task and Finish Group: Review of Disability Access within Trafford - Response to Interim Report
PDF 176 KBDecision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
(1) That the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee Task & Finish Group be noted.
(2) That in response to the recommendations of the Task & Finish Group, the Corporate Director, Place be directed to:
a. Ensure the Planning service makes the most of opportunities to improve accessibility within planning applications for new developments – via staff training, early discussion with developers and proactive consideration by Highway Officers to ensure the provision of an accessible environment.
b. Ensure that the Trafford Design Guide & Design Code fully reflects accessibility principles.
c. Retain a policy on Adaptable & Accessible Housing within the Local Plan when it is presented to the Executive to approve its final formal consultation.
Reasons for the decision:
To respond fully to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Committee.
Alternative options considered:
To choose not to explore the issues in more detail.
Publication date: 26/07/2022
Date of decision: 25/07/2022
Decided at meeting: 25/07/2022 - Executive
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