Public Speaking at Planning Committees
November 5, 2024 Constitution and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to amend the guidance for members and officers dealing with planning matters to include registration for public speaking at Planning Committees, allow adjoining Parish/Town Councils to speak, and encourage Electoral Division Members to liaise with their Town and Parish Councils regarding planning applications.
Full council record
Content
It was moved by Councillor
Wells, seconded by Councillor Conway, and RESOLVED
that:
1.
Section 12 of the ‘Guidance for Members and
Officers Dealing with Planning Matters’ be changed to reflect
the need to register to speak at Planning Committees;
2.
Adjoining Parish/Town Councils be allowed to speak,
and representatives from other Parish/Town Councils be allowed to
speak if a Planning application covers more than one
area;
3.
Electoral Division Members be encouraged to liaise
with their Town and Parish Councils when an application in their
area is referred to a Planning Committee.
Related Meeting
Constitution and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 10.00 am on November 5, 2024
Supporting Documents
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Nov 2024 |