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The Chair explained that the Planning Team were facing a large backlog of
applications that were already in the system and this was set to increase
between now and September. The Chair stated that he had held discussions
with Officers concerning how the increasing number of applications could be
considered and informed the Committee that two options had been formulated
which presented options of longer and extra meetings. Before the Committee
considered the options, the Planning Officer explained the reasons why extra
meetings and meeting time was required.
The Planning Officer explained that the increased number of applications was
due to changes with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It was
explained that there were over 40 applications currently in the system which
included large applications. It was explained that due to the consideration of
the NPPF, the way applications were considered had changed and as a
result, it had been looked into with regard to how the current backlog could be
cleared.
The Chair presented two options to the Committee which were circulated. The
Committee decided to go with Option 1 which included the following meeting
changes to future Planning Committee Meetings.
• Wednesday 12 th September 2012 – meeting to commence at 10.30am
with an adjournment for lunch at 1pm and reconvene at 2pm.
• Wednesday 10 th October 2012 – meeting to commence at 10am with
an adjournment for lunch at 1pm and reconvene at 2pm.
• Wednesday 24 th October 2012 (additional meeting) – meeting to
commence at 10am with an adjournment for lunch at 1pm and
reconvene at 2pm.
Resolved:
i) That the Committee agree to proceed with Option 1 for the
amendment of future meetings/times as listed above.
12. MINUTES
Resolved:
i) To receive and approve the minutes of the Planning Committee
held on 11 July 2012 and that they are signed by the Chair.
13. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
Consideration was given to the schedule of planning applications submitted
by the Business Manager.
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