Agenda

The Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am

Venue: Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc

Contact: Matthew Watson, Democratic Services Officer Tel: 01962 848 317 Email: mwatson@winchester.gov.uk

Media

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies and Deputy Members To note the names of apologies given and deputy members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed members.
2.	Declarations of Interests To receive any disclosure of interests from Councillors or Officers in matters to be discussed. Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs), other registerable interests (ORIs) and non-registerable interests (NRIs) in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct. If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
3.	Chairperson's Announcements
4.	Minutes of the meeting of the 4 March 2026 (To Follow) PDF 131 KB That the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record.
5.	Public Participation To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on matters which fall within the remit of the Committee. Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the committee, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/Y87tufaV6G ) by 5pm on 11 March 2026 or call (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
6.	Adoption of the Winchester District Local Plan 2040 and the Preparation of the Local Plan 2044 PDF 55 KB RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that scrutiny committee consider the attached report, ref CL177 which is to be discussed by cabinet at its meeting on the 18th of March 2026 and considers whether there are any items of significance to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet. Additional documents: CL177 - Local Plan , item 6. PDF 633 KB CL177 Appendix 2 - Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications Nov 2025 , item 6. PDF 6 MB CL177 Appendix 5 - Integrated Impact Assessment (including the Equality Impact Assessment) and Habitats Regulations Assessment , item 6. PDF 2 MB CL177 - Appendix 6 Integrated Impact Assessment.Habitats Regulation Assessment Adoption Statement , item 6. PDF 896 KB CL177 Appendix 1 - Inspector's report , item 6. PDF 6 MB There are a further 2 documents.View the full list of documents for item 6.
7.	To note the date and time of future meeting of the Committee 4 Jun 2026 6.30 pm 7 Sep 2026 6.30 pm 12 Nov 2026 6.30 pm 9 Feb 2027 6.30 pm 3 Mar 2027 6.30 pm

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