Melton Committees

Planning Committee

Planning

Recent meetings

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25 Sep 2025

Planning Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Melton Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 25 September 2025 to discuss planning applications for a solar farm in Pickwell and a residential development in Burton Lazars. The committee will also review the minutes from their meet...

28 Aug 2025

Planning Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 6.00 pm

The Melton Council Planning Committee met on Thursday, 31 July 2025, to discuss planning applications for a solar farm on [Stygate Lane, Pickwell](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Stygate+Lane+Pickwell+Melton+Council/) and reserved matters relating to a h...

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The Melton Planning Committee is responsible for the council's town and country planning and development management functions. This includes decisions on planning applications, listed buildings, conservation areas, and permitted development under relevant legislation. The committee also exercises powers related to highway use and regulation, including footpaths and bridleways. It handles tree preservation, protection of important hedgerows, and complaints about high hedges. Furthermore, the committee exercises enforcement powers to ensure compliance with planning control.

Members

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Allen Thwaites · Chair
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James Mason · Vice-Chair
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Donald Pritchett · Member
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Elaine Holmes · Member
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Ian Atherton · Member
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Jim Adcock · Member
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Leigh Higgins · Member
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Margaret Glancy · Member
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Marilyn Gordon · Member
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Pip Allnatt · Member
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Ronan Browne · Member
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Alison Freer · Substitute
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Mike Brown · Substitute
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Richard Sharp · Substitute
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Simon Orson · Substitute
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Tim Webster · Substitute