Joint Development Management Committee - Development Control Forum

The Joint Development Management Committee - Development Control Forum is a meeting where people who have petitioned about a planning application can share their views with councillors, planning officers, and the applicant. This happens before the Joint Development Control Committee makes a final decision.

The forum's purpose is to discuss planning issues raised by petitioners early on, aiming to build agreement and address concerns. It is an informal meeting and does not make the final decision on the application; a formal committee does this.