Constitution Update: Changes to Planning Committee Terms of Reference - Report of the Constitution Committee
September 23, 2026 Council (Other) 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
The Council of Hackney's Council decided on 23 September 2026 to adopt new Planning Committee Terms of Reference, replacing the existing Planning Sub-Committee Terms of Reference. The Council also agreed that the Planning Sub-Committee would become a committee in its own right. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to finalise the Terms of Reference and amend the Corporate Committee's Terms of Reference.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED:
- That Full Council adopt the new Planning Committee Terms of Reference (Appendix 1) to form part of the Council’s Constitution replacing the existing Planning Sub Planning Committee Terms of Reference (Appendix 2) to come into effect on 31 October 2026.
- That Full Council agree that the Planning Sub-Committee should become a committee in its own right rather than a Sub-Committee of the Corporate Committee.
- That Full Council delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to:
· Finalise the Terms of Reference, and any consequential amendments to the Planning Code of Conduct following publication of the enacted Regulations to reflect any changes to the proposed National Scheme as the secondary legislation progresses through Parliament.
· Amend the Terms of Reference of the Corporate Committee to remove references to planning functions
Related Meeting
Council - Wednesday 23 September 2026 7.00 pm on September 23, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Sep 2026 |