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For urgent housing repairs out of hours please call 01483 444222

Planning Committee decisions

Under the National Scheme of Delegation (opens new window) there is a presumption that all applications start as a delegated application, under the National Scheme only Major applications where:

  • the application raises an economic, social or environmental issue of significance to the local area
  • the application raises a significant planning matter having regard to the development plan

Most applications are decided by officers.

When an application is referred to a Planning Committee, there may be an opportunity for the applicant, an objector and the Parish Council to speak at the meeting before the Committee determines the application.

Public Speaking

In some cases, the public can speak to the Planning Committee.

We notify anyone who comments that the planning application has gone to the committee. We'll also invite them to speak.
Up to four people can speak at the committee meeting. Two can support an application and two can object to it. Each person gets three minutes.
We choose the speakers on a first come, first served basis.