Decision details

The Chair welcomed Andrew Mullaney, Head of Planning and Environment to the meeting.

Andrew explained that the Scrutiny Committee had made recommendations following a review by the Planning Matters Task Group formed at the request of CC Liz Oades.

The Task Group was formed because concerns had been expressed by some district councils regarding the scope, content and timeliness of LCC responses to consultations on planning applications from district councils, particularly regarding education, highways and flood risk management.

District Councils were consulted on the draft recommendations, which had been subsequently modified following feedback.

The report presented by Andy set out the response from the Cabinet Member for Environment, Planning and Cultural Services to the Committee's recommendations. Some of the recommendations related to the portfolios of the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, and the Cabinet Member for Children. Young People and Schools. Where appropriate their views had been sought.

Resolved: That,

1.  The Committee note the support for all the recommendations from the Cabinet Member for Environment, Planning and Cultural Services

2.  The recommendation on Flood Risk Management be passed to the Flood Risk Management Team so it can report back to the Scrutiny Committee at the October meeting.