Consulting the Secretary of State on Planning Decisions’ Consultation Response
May 1, 2026 Interim Executive Director, Place and Growth - Andy Vaughan (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Interim Director, Place and Growth - Andy Vaughan decided to approve recommendations on 01/05/2026. A response was submitted to the government consultation on Planning Decisions.
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Decision
Response submitted on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council to the government consultation 'Consulting the Secretary of State on Planning Decisions’
Reasons for the decision
The government consultation relating to Consulting the Secretary of State on Planning Decisions was published with a deadline for responses of 4th May 2026, which falls within the pre-election period. Given this, and the short notice, it has not been possible for the decision to be scheduled as an IEMD. An IEMD has been arranged for 15th May but it is necessary for a response to be submitted in advance of this meeting in order to meet the deadline for responses.
Response submitted by Head of Development Management 1st May 2026.
There are no financial implications associated with the decision.
Alternative options considered
It would not have been otherwise possible to respond to this consultation within the given deadline.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 May 2026 |