Response to 'Planning Committee Reform: Statutory Consultation'
April 23, 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 approved the recommendations on 23/04/2026. A response was submitted on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council to the government consultation 'Planning Committee Reform: Statutory Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidance’.
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Decision
Response submitted on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council to the government consultation 'Planning Committee Reform: Statutory Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidance’.
Reasons for the decision
The government consultation relating to Planning Committee reform was published on 26 March 2026 with a 28 day deadline for responses (23 April 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 15 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 23 April 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |