The Planning Committee is one of the Council’s
Regulatory Committees, which have decision-making powers and report
to full Council. Membership is decided
at the Annual Council meeting in May.
Further details about the responsibilities of the Planning
Committee are available in:
Part 3 of the Constitution.
The exercise of
functions
The Planning Committee
determines major applications made under the Town and
Country Planning Act 1990, Listed Buildings Act 1990 and Hazardous
Substances Act 1990. The determination of other types of planning
applications is delegated to planning officers.
The Planning Committee
also exercises Enforcement functions under those Acts (other than
where the Planning Committee has delegated authority). It deals with matters in relation to Public Rights
of Way, Protection of Important Hedgerows and Tree Preservation and
safety, and administers and enforces Building Regulation regimes
for existing or proposed buildings.