Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved    (1) That the Scrutiny Working Groups update be noted.   (2) That the terms of reference for the Climate Action Scrutiny Working Group be agreed.   (3)  That the terms of reference for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scrutiny Working Group be agreed.   (4)  That a Scrutiny Working Group be established to consider Planning Application Appeals, and the terms of reference be agreed, as follows: -   i).    To consider a report from the Assistant Director Planning and Development on planning application appeals performance monitoring.   ii).   To consider the main planning policy issues in relation to planning application refusals and planning decisions overturned at appeal.   iii).  To consider the main reasons for planning application refusals for planning decisions overturned at appeal.   iv).To consider the cost implications to the Council.   v).  To consider any lessons learned from planning applications that might inform planning policy and practise.   (5)  That a Scrutiny Working Group be established to consider Resettlement and Migration, and the terms of reference be agreed, as follows: -   i).    To consider a report of the Assistant Director Wellbeing and Housing on resettlement and migration.   ii).   To consider the Council's resettlement activities throughout the year to identify successes and challenges in the council's policy and approach.