As part of the Local Plan review, the Council will need to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) for the Tendring District. The Sustainability Appraisal will form part of the Council’s evidence base for the Local Plan review.
This decision to commission evidence for the Local Plan Review was taken and published on 12/01/2024
Place Services will be directly appointed under the Local Authority (Goods and Services) Act 1970.
Authority for Delegated Decision:
Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.38). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.39).

To appoint Place Services to undertake the work of preparing a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) in accordance with the specification document.

Option 1 – Appoint Place Services to undertake the work.
Option 2 – Appoint an external consultant at a less competitive rate. Previous studies and estimated costs indicate Place Services would provide value for money compared to companies in the private sector.
Option 3 – Do nothing. Undertaking a Sustainability Appraisal for the Local Plan is a legal requirement, and not undertaking one increases the risk that the Plan will be found not to be sound when examined by a Government Inspector.