Issue details

Arun Local Plan Update (2023 – 2041) – Appointment of Lead Consultant following an Open Tender process

This report updates the Committee on the outcome of the tender process to appoint a consultancy to lead on the preparation of a new Local Plan, with support from ADC’s Planning Policy and Conservation Team. It seeks formal approval to award a contract to the successful bidder and will also seek approval for the necessary budget, should the value of the winning bid be higher than the level of spend previously identified.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

Decision due: 18 Mar 2025 by Planning Policy Committee

Lead director: Director of Growth

Contact: Neil Crowther, Group Head of Planning & CPO Email: neil.crowther@arun.gov.uk, Zac Ellwood, Interim Head of Development Management, Planning Email: zac.ellwood@arun.gov.uk.

Consultation with Group Leaders/Committee Chair: No