Purpose

Update on how this will impact the role of planning committees in planning decision making.

Decision

COUNCIL DECISION

(subject to ratification by Council)

R E C O M M E N D E D – that:

1. the Constitution and Planning Protocol, as set out in Appendix B of these minutes, be amended to reflect the new regulations of the National Scheme of Delegation which takes effect on 31 October 2026

R E S O L V E D – that:

1. a briefing note to be circulated to all Councillors and Parish Councils advising of the changes to the scheme of delegation

1. the nominated officer be the Head of Planning (Development Management) and in their absence the Deputy Head of Planning (Development Management)

1. the nominated member be the Chair of Planning Committee and in their absence the Vice Chair of Planning Committee

1. all applications within Schedule 2 development can be refused under delegated authority without referral to the nominated officer and Member for consideration

1. reporting of applications considered by the nominated officer and Member be reported to Planning Committee every quarter.

1. authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make any minor consequential, administrative, typographical or cross-referencing amendments necessary to give effect to the changes approved by Full Council.