Decision details

To agree a response to the Government’s wide-ranging consultation on reforming the planning system. The consultation addresses changes to planning processes including neighbourhood planning, permitted development rights, use of planning conditions, consultation with statutory consultees, environmental impact assessment thresholds and nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

The Planning Portfolio Holder endorsed the response to the consultation set out in Appendix 1 to the report from the Planning and New Communities Director, subject to expressing concern regarding the suitability of these changes for rural areas, and the need to protect local shops and services.