Decision

Constitutional Changes to SCDC in Regards of Planning

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Council (27 voting in favour, 7 voting against, 0 abstaining from voting):   1.           Approves the changes to the South Cambridgeshire District Council Constitution as set out in Appendix A of this report, with delegated authority for minor amendments to officers in consultation with the relevant Executive Councillor.   2.           Agrees that a review of the revised Scheme of Delegation be undertaken in 12 months and a report prepared to Planning Committee for consideration and action.   3.           Agrees that the implementation of the changes to Constitution commences from the new municipal year (on 22nd May 2025), and once the proposed changes being made to the City Constitution as part of the review of governance arrangements have also been agreed for implementation.

Supporting Documents

Appendix E - Guidance Note to Scheme of Delegation.pdf
Appendix C - Public Speaking Rights at Planning Committee - SCDC and JDMC.pdf
Appendix D - Members Planning Good Practice Guide 2025.pdf
Appendix F - SV protocol.pdf
Appendix B Annex 3 - Layout_CambridgeWestNorthWest.pdf
Appendix B Annex 3 - Layout_CBC.pdf
Appendix B Annex 3 - Layout_FulbournRoad.pdf
Appendix B Annex 3 - Layout_NECAAP_Landscape.pdf
Appendix B - Scheme of Delegation Final 2025.pdf
Appendix B Annex 3 - Layout_CambridgeEast.pdf
Constitutional Changes to SCDC in regards of Planning.pdf
Appendix A - Changes to South Cambridgeshire District Council Constitution.pdf