North Wales CJC Strategic Planning Sub-committee

The North Wales CJC Strategic Planning Sub-committee was due to consider two items on 14 September 2026: an update on the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) and advice given by the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) to Denbighshire County Council on its Local Development Plan (LDP). The minutes have not been published, so no decisions are recorded. Both reports asked members to note their content only.

1. Strategic Development Plan position update

   Proposed

   The report recommends that members note its content. It is for information only and approves no policy, strategy or site.

   Why

   The report says work on the SDP is at the evidence-gathering stage. The consultants Arup are auditing the evidence the councils already hold, and the final audit report is not yet ready. The report includes a high-level summary of early findings, and members are invited to comment on it. It also notes that Welsh Government has published higher estimates of housing need, which could affect plans.

   Based on the minutes, Covering Report - Strategic Development Plan Position Update, Appx 1 SDP Evidence Audit Framework – key topics for Evidence Audit, Appx 2 High level summary of initial outcomes from Evidence Audit

2. Proposed

   The report asks members to note the content of the advice and to give feedback or raise queries at the meeting. It is for information only and does not approve any policy, preferred strategy or site.

   Why

   Denbighshire County Council asked the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC), the regional body of North Wales councils, for advice on how the emerging Strategic Development Plan (SDP) relates to its Local Development Plan (LDP) review. The council is considering restarting its review afresh after Welsh Government published new higher household projections. The CJC also says an SDP still in preparation carries little planning weight until it is adopted, and expects adoption around 2031.

   Based on the minutes, Covering Report - Relationship between SDP and LDPs, Appx 1 DCC Questions Re SDP and LDP synergy

Written by AI from the reports on the agenda, before the minutes are published. Reports say what council officers recommend; the meeting can decide differently. Once the minutes are out, this becomes a summary of what was decided.

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   Apologies

2. 2

   Declaration of Personal Interest

3. 3

   Urgent Business

4. 4

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Papers: 01_07_26 North Wales CJC Strategic Planning Sub-committee Minutes
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   Sdp Update Report

   Papers: Covering Report - Strategic Development Plan Position Update, Appx 1 SDP Evidence Audit Framework – key topics for Evidence Audit, Appx 2 High level summary of initial outcomes from Evidence Audit
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   Relationship Between the Strategic Development Plan and Local Development Plans

   Papers: Covering Report - Relationship between SDP and LDPs, Appx 1 DCC Questions Re SDP and LDP synergy

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