Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 13, 2024

Purpose: The Plan will agree the various processes and ways in which the Development Management Team will operate going forward and how the Team will provide the service to applicants and agents.

Content: Cabinet   1)    RECOGNISED the importance of the service to the Council and residents of the Borough, and the significant demand and pressure on the service at present.   2)    NOTED the paper and the need for improvements in the planning process and approves the establishment of a Planning Productivity Plan (PPP), with a Project Oversight Board established to include the relevant Portfolio Holder and Chair of the Planning Committee to maintain effective oversight on progress (terms of reference to be agreed with the Leader, and aforementioned members).   3)    NOTED any proposed changes to procedure rules arising from workstream 6 would follow the normal process for constitutional changes.   4)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Interim Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services to approve a supplementary estimate of up to £150,000 to the Growth and Regeneration budget from the Regeneration and Innovation Reserve.