What is the duty of a planning committee?

The committee members’ role is to consider all the planning issues and merits of each application put forward in the report and then make a decision. The members cannot consider any other issues other than planning issues.

What is a council planning committee?

Planning committee meetings are public meetings where elected councillors assemble to decide whether planning applications should be approved or rejected and whether approved applications should have planning conditions or planning obligations attached to them.

Are planning committee meetings open to the public?

Planning Committee meetings are open to the public except for when confidential, personal or financial information matters are being discussed. These items will be marked as closed items on the agenda and members of the public will be asked to leave for the closed part of the meeting.

How many objections does a committee have?

However, generally speaking 5 – 10 good objections are often enough to get an application ‘called in’ to a committee meeting for councillors to decide (although this does differ between local authorities).

How do you present a planning committee?

Written Representations: Letters should be short (two or three pages) and address specific issues by the use of headings. Meetings consider a number of different applications and Councillors must read all representations in advance, as well as the committee report itself which is drafted by qualified planning officers.

What makes a good planning meeting?

To convene a meeting that makes progress, take time beforehand to clarify its purpose and plan an agenda. Planning a thoughtful agenda with tasks and processes that engage group members will help create more effective meetings and good results.

How does the planning committee decide on planning applications?

The Planning Committee meets to decide on large or complex planning applications. Any comments made about applications will be discussed during these meetings. Most decisions are made by planning officers who consult with councillors. You can find out more about the process in our scheme of delegation:

How are decisions made at Cirencester Council?

Most decisions are made by planning officers who consult with councillors. You can find out more about the process in our scheme of delegation: Meetings take place in Council Chambers, Cirencester. You can view the dates of future meetings and find out which councillors are on the committee.

Where is the Cirencester Council annual council meeting 2021?

The Annual Council Meeting on 26 May 2021will be held at Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YE to allow larger numbers to safely distance. Anyone who has any symptoms of Covid-19 and has reserved a place should not attend the meeting and follow the Governments self-isolation guidance.

When are minutes of a council meeting published?

Minutes are published as soon as possible after the meeting, and at the latest when the agenda for the next meeting is published. Minutes are considered as draft until they have been approved as a correct record at the next meeting of the Council, Cabinet, Committee or Sub-Committee.