Delegated powers

The majority of planning applications are dealt with under delegated powers.

Planning Committee B meeting cancelled Tuesday 3 September 2024

The Planning Committee B meeting on Tuesday 3 September 2024 has been cancelled and the item on the agenda will be rearranged at a future date.

Planning service charges

Planning services have introduced new charges for withdrawing planning applications that have not been validated. These charges are to recover administrative costs. The charge for Non-Major applications is £41.67 (£50 including VAT) and for Major 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.

Published on: 31/03/2023