Delegated powers
Planning services have introduced new charges for withdrawn planning applications. These charges are to recover administrative costs. The charge for Non-Major validated applications is £41.67 (£50 including VAT) and for Major validated applications, it is £125 (£150 including VAT).
These are mainly minor applications which generate little or no public interest. Designated Officers carefully consider the recommendations which are made by the Case Officer and the decision is agreed and issued by the designated officer.
Applications that are not determined under delegated powers
Applications that have received ten or more objections that are material planning considerations, are referred to Planning Committee. Or applications where an objection from an amenity society is received will be referred to a Chairs’ Review meeting. If an application is a departure from adopted policy it will also be referred to Planning Committee.