Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: The Government is consulting on proposed changes to how decisions are made and how planning committee operate. The report sets out the proposed response to the consultation.

Content: RESOLVED That Cabinet approve the attached responses as amended by the Planning Committee to the consultation questions for submission in response to the government consultation on ‘Reform of planning committees: technical consultation’ contained in Appendix 1 as amended including the recommendations of Planning Committee in paragraph 6-10 of the report.