Planning Committee

The Planning Committee, composed of 11 councillors, is responsible for deciding on planning applications that are not handled by planning officers, unless they are specifically referred to the committee. Members of the public, including applicants, objectors, and parish council representatives, can speak at meetings if they register in advance according to the Public Speaking Protocol. The committee's decisions directly affect local development and residents.

South Cambridgeshire District Council aims to make these meetings transparent by live-streaming or recording them for public viewing online, though technical issues may occasionally prevent this.