Planning Committee & Decision Making

The Planning Committee meets monthly to determine those applications that are not dealt with by The Head of Planning Services under powers delegated to him by the Council.  Details of committee dates and any relevant sub committee can be viewed here.  The agenda will be available one week prior to the meeting.

As part of the Councils commitment to extending public involvement in the planning process, supporters and objectors have the opportunity to put their views on a planning proposal directly to the Planning Committee, when applications are being considered.  The purpose of the scheme is to give you an opportunity to make your views known in person to the Committee, in a method that is aimed at being fair to all that are participating.  Letters and e-mails of support or objection are also taken into account.

How do I register to speak?

Anyone who has made written comments in favour or against a planning application can speak at the Planning Committee. We will write to advise you when the application you have commented on will be debated at Committee and that there will be an opportunity to speak.

If you do wish to address the Planning Committee it is important to let us know by completing the appropriate form and returning it to us by the deadline given in the notification letter. Please note that you will only be given the opportunity to speak once, unless the application is deferred prior to the Planning Committee meeting.

Please see the leaflet 'Speaking at Planning Committee Meetings' for further information.