Planning, Environment & Sustainability Policy Development Group

The Planning, Environment & Sustainability Policy Development Group supports the Council and its Cabinet by analysing current services, performance, and policy issues related to planning, environmental sustainability, and climate change. It undertakes preparatory work for policy development and reviews the performance of other public bodies.

This group focuses on informing planning policies with innovation and best climate practices. Its remit includes the Local Plan, development management, forward planning, conservation, building control, planning enforcement, urban and rural regeneration, climate change initiatives, biodiversity, and energy strategies.