Agenda

Joint Planning Policy Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 10.00 am

Venue: Barum Room - Brynsworthy. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services - Tel: 01237 428703 Email: dem.services@torridge.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	To agree the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 July 2025 PDF 120 KB
3.	Items brought forward which in the opinion of the Chair should be considered by the meeting as a matter of urgency.
4.	Declarations of Interest
5.	To agree the agenda between Part 'A' and Part 'B' (Confidential Restricted Information).
6.	Update on the Preparation of a New Joint Local Plan PDF 4 MB Report by the Planning Policy Team Leader (TDC) (attached). Additional documents: 6. JPPC Report - Local Plan Update - Appendix 1 - People and Place PID , item 6. PDF 7 MB 6. JPPC Report - Local Plan Update - Appendix 2 - Plan-making System Briefing Note , item 6. PDF 1 MB
7.	Draft National Planning Policy Framework Consultation PDF 287 KB Report by the Senior Planning Policy Officer (NDC) (attached). Additional documents: 7. JPPC Report - Draft NPPF Consultation - Appendix 1 – NPPF Draft Text for Consultation , item 7. PDF 6 MB 7. JPPC Report - Draft NPPF Consultation - Appendix 2 – NPPF Proposed Reforms and Other Changes , item 7. PDF 6 MB
8.	To agree the meeting dates for 2026-2027 To agree the dates for the Joint Planning Policy Committee meetings for 2026-2027 as follows (each at 10am) at TDC: · 24 April 2026 · 17 July 2026 · 23 October 2026 · 22 January 2027