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Strategic Planning Committee

Planning

Recent meetings

15 meetings

About

The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for Town and Country Planning and Development Control within Somerset, excluding the preparation of plans and policies. It exercises specific functions and responsibilities as outlined in the Local Authorities Functions and Responsibilities (England) Regulations 2000. This committee handles decisions related to development proposals across the council's area.

Members

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Tony Lock · Chair
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Andy Soughton · Vice-Chair
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Andy Kendall · Member
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Barry Clarke · Member
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Edric Hobbs · Member
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Gwil Wren · Member
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Martin Wale · Member
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Matthew Martin · Member
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Michael Dunk · Member
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Mike Caswell · Member
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Philip Ham · Member
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Simon Coles · Member
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Wes Read · Member
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Adam Boyden · Substitute
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Alan Bradford · Substitute
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Alistair Hendry · Substitute
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Bob Filmer · Substitute
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Claire Sully · Substitute
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Gill Slocombe - on leave of absence until 01.01.2027 · Substitute
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Harry Munt · Substitute
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Helen Kay · Substitute
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Henry Hobhouse · Substitute
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Jason Baker · Substitute
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Leigh Redman · Substitute
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Marcus Kravis · Substitute
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Martin Dimery · Substitute
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Mike Murphy · Substitute
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Mike Rigby · Substitute
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Ros Wyke · Substitute
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Rosemary Woods - on leave of absence until 9 December 2026 · Substitute
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Shane Collins · Substitute
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Simon Carswell · Substitute
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Sue Osborne · Substitute
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Tony Grimes · Substitute
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