Councillor Julian Freeman

National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

From: Licensing and Planning Policy Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7.30 pm - March 10, 2026

...the Committee unanimously resolved to note the contents of the consultation and approve the draft response, or agree amendments and authorise the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development, in consultation with the Chair, to finalise and submit the response regarding the National Planning Policy Framework proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system.

For Determination

Heritage Champion Annual Statement

From: Licensing and Planning Policy Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7.30 pm - March 10, 2026

...received and noted the annual statement of the Heritage Councillor Champion.

Recommendations Approved

Section 106 Monitoring Fees

From: Licensing and Planning Policy Committee - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 7.30 pm - March 10, 2026

...approved the introduction of new fees from April 1, 2026, to cover the administration and long-term monitoring of Section 106 agreements and biodiversity net gain provisions, and resolved to publish these fees on the Council's website.

For Determination

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

From: Environment Committee - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm - March 04, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Questions and Statements from the Public

From: Environment Committee - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm - March 04, 2026

Recommendations Approved