Planning Meetings

Decisions on the majority of planning applications are made by officers under "delegated powers".  The more major, complex and controversial applications are generally decided by the Development Control Committee

Development Control Committee

The Development Control Committee meets every three weeks and has 21 members. It decides planning applications in accordance with agreed policies and enforces planning decisions when these are not complied with.

You will normally be able to view a copy of the report to Committee one week before the meeting.  The minutes are then available one week after the meeting.

• Development Control Committee - Meetings and Minutes

Public Speaking

Members of the public now have an opportunity to put their views on a planning proposal direct to the Development Control Committee when planning 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. Letters of support or objection will also continue to be taken into account.

Can I speak on all planning applications?

Only on those items which are due to be determined by the Development Control Committee.

For more information download our Guide for Participants Public Speaking at Development Control Committee  (158.03 KB).

Development Control (Policy) Committee

The Committee also meets about four times a year to consider policy items only. These are referred for policy decisions to be made by the Executive Board, so only has a consultation role on matters of planning policy. Its role and protocols etc are set out in the Council’s Constitution.

You will normally be able to view a copy of the report to Committee one week before the meeting.  The minutes are then available one week after the meeting.

• Development Control (Policy) Committee - Meetings and Minutes