Planning Committee and 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 Planning Committee

The Planning Committee meets every four weeks and has 15 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 normally available one week after the meeting.



Planning Committee - Agenda & Minutes

Following the annual Council on 17th May 2011, Development Control Committee changed its name to Planning Commitee.


Development Control Committee Agenda and Minutes (up to 28th April 2011)

Planning Committee - Meetings and Minutes (from 26th May 2011 onwards)

Public Speaking

Members of the public now have an opportunity to put their views on a planning proposal direct to the Planning 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 Planning Committee.

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